Engineering Geology, Emphasis
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Critical Thinking Course | 3 | |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| GLY 200 & GLY 210L | The Dynamic Earth and Earth Materials Lab | 4 |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| GLY 491 | Capstone Experience | 2-4 |
| Major-Specific | ||
| GLY 200 | The Dynamic Earth | 3 |
| GLY 210L | Earth Materials Lab | 1 |
| GLY 201 | The Earth Through Time | 3 |
| GLY 211L | Earth Through Time Lab | 1 |
| MTH 230 | Calculus/Analytic Geom II | 4 |
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| GLY 212 | Geologic Field Methods | 3 |
| GLY 325 | Stratigraphy & Sediment | 4 |
| GLY 314 | Mineralogy | 4 |
| GLY 313 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| GLY 320L | Geology Lab Techniques | 2 |
| GLY 330 | Tectonics | 3 |
| or GLY 426 | Geophysics | |
| ENG 354 | Scientific & Tech Writing | 3 |
| ENGR 111 | Engineering Computations | 3 |
| ENGR 213 | Statics | 3 |
| ENGR 216 | Mech of Deformable Bodies | 3 |
| CE 322 | Geotechnical Engineering | 4 |
| GLY 451 | Principles Geomorphology | 4 |
| GLY 455 | Hydrogeology | 3 |
| PHY 211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 213 | University Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| GLY 456 | Environmental Geology | 4 |
| GLY 457 | Engineering Geology | 4 |
| GLY 420 | Principles of Geochemistry | 3 |
| GLY 455L | Hydrogeology Laboratory | 1 |
| GLY 491 | Capstone Experience | 2-4 |
Major Information
- Students are strongly encouraged to select courses that meet two or more Core or College requirements. For example, a writing intensive literature course could satisfy the College of Science literature requirement as well as the Core II writing intensive requirement.
- Course offerings and course attributes are subject to change each semester. Please consult each semester's schedule of courses for availability and attributes.
- Math is based on an ACT Mathematics score of 27 or higher. Students with an ACT Mathematics score less than 27 will be placed in the appropriate mathematics and science courses.
- The capstone experience (GLY 491 Capstone Experience) (Fall semester) is an individualized research project or internship experience requiring a written report and an oral presentation. The capstone requirement may be met alternatively by attending geology summer field camp or by completing the capstone seminar offered on demand in the spring semesters (GLY 492 Capstone Experience).
Semester Plan
Programs of study offered by the Department of Geology are designed for individuals seeking a career as an earth scientist. The greatest number of geologists are employed by natural resource industries. These include metallic and nonmetallic mining companies as well as petroleum, natural gas, and coal companies. This area of specialization has its own specific curriculum and has been added to meet the increasing demand for geoscientists who are trained in the acquisition, interpretation, and use of earth materials (rock, soil, ground water) for the solution of engineering problems. The program provides geologists with specific training that will enable them to effectively interact with, and support, engineers. Its curriculum involves a heavy emphasis on math, physics, and engineering.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| GLY 200 | The Dynamic Earth | 3 |
| GLY 210L | Earth Materials Lab | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| ENGR 111 | Engineering Computations | 3 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GLY 201 | The Earth Through Time | 3 |
| GLY 211L | Earth Through Time Lab | 1 |
| MTH 230 | Calculus/Analytic Geom II | 4 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| GLY 212 | Geologic Field Methods | 3 |
| GLY 325 | Stratigraphy & Sediment | 4 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GLY 330 or GLY 426 | Tectonics or Geophysics | 3 |
| GLY 313 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| ENG 354 | Scientific & Tech Writing | 3 |
| Multicultural/International | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| GLY 314 | Mineralogy | 4 |
| GLY 451 | Principles Geomorphology | 4 |
| Core II Social Science (CT) | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GLY 456 | Environmental Geology | 4 |
| ENGR 213 | Statics | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| GLY 420 | Principles of Geochemistry | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENGR 216 | Mech of Deformable Bodies | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| GLY 491 | Capstone Experience | 2 |
| GLY 320L | Geology Lab Techniques | 2 |
| GLY 457 | Engineering Geology | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHY 213 | University Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| GLY 455 | Hydrogeology | 3 |
| GLY 455L | Hydrogeology Laboratory | 1 |
| CE 322 | Geotechnical Engineering | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |