BACHELOR OF SCIENCES PROGRAM

The Department of Geology offers a BS degree that emphasizes the scientific foundation of geology along with a strong basic science background to prepare students for employment as a geologist or for graduate school.

Acceptance to the Department

Applications should be made after completion of the first introductory course (GLY 101 Global Environmental Science or GLY 103 Evolution of the Earth and Solar System). A grade of C or better in that course and an overall average of at least 2.0 are required.

HONORS PROGRAM

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Required Courses (54 Cr)

GLY 101 - 102 Global Environmental Science or GLY103 - 104 Evolution of the Earth and Solar System
GLY 106 Geological Mapping Techniques
GLY 215 - 216 Soft Rock: Sedimentology/Paleontology/Stratigraphy
GLY 305 - 306 Mineralogy/Petrology
GLY 312 - 313 Surface Processes and Hydrology
GLY 325 - 326 Structure/Geophysics/Tectonics
GLY 407 - Geological Field Training (To attend the UB summer field camp (GLY 407), students must have a 2.0 average in geology courses.)

Required Electives (6 Cr)

An additional six credit hours of 400 level geology courses (not GLY 493 or GLY 499)

Required Courses Outside Geology (28 cr)

CHE 101 - 102 General Chemistry

MTH 121 - 122 Survey of Calculus and its Applications I & II

PHY 101 - 102 Collegel Physics I & II

PHY 101 - 102 Collegel Physics Lab I & II

To Graduate

A GPA of 2.3 or better is required in all courses required for the degree. All University Degree Requirments must also be met. (See Baccalaureate Degree Requirement Summary, in the course catalog for the university requirements.)

Undergraduate Course Availability

Undergraduate Course Catalog