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Geology Degree Options There are two degree options in the Geology program, both of which award the bachelor of science degree. The "environmental option" is especially geared toward preparing students for entry-level jobs in the geotechnical field with environmental consulting firms, engineering companies, or state environmental protection agencies. The second option, the "professional option", is designed to prepare students better for going on to graduate school. Students graduating under this option are, of course, also prepared for entry-level jobs in the above or other career paths. The best career opportunities exist for those students who continue their education and complete the master’s or doctor’s degree in geology. To see a typical curriculum for each option, follow the from the ATU Undergraduate Catalogue below. Curriculum in Geology
(Professional Option) | | Freshman Year | Hours | | Orientation to Physical Science (PHSC 1001) | 1 | | English Composition I, II (ENGL 1013, 1023)1 | 6 | | Regional Geography (GEOG 2013)1 | 3 | | General Psychology (PSY 2003)1 | 3 | | Physical Geology (GEOL 1014) | 4 | | Historical Geology (GEOL 2024) | 4 | | College Algebra (MATH 1113) | 3 | | Plane Trigonometry (MATH 1203) | 3 | | Physical Education1 | 2 | | Biology1 | 4 | | Total | 33 | | | Sophomore Year | | Social Sciences (POLS 2003, AMST 2003) | 6 | | General Chemistry I, II (CHEM 2124, 2134) | 8 | | Mineralogy (GEOL 3014) | 4 | | Invertebrate Paleontology (GEOL 3124) | 4 | | Petrology (GEOL 3164) | 4 | | Electives | 3 | | Seminar (GEOL 2001) | 1 | | Engineering Graphics (ENGR 1002) | 2 | | Total | 32 | | | Junior Year | | Fine Arts1 | 3 | | Seminar (GEOL 3001) | 1 | | Structural Geology (GEOL 3004) | 4 | | Geologic Field Techniques (GEOL 3023) | 3 | | Geomorphology (GEOL 3044) | 4 | | Physical Principles I, II (PHYS 2014, 2024) | 8 | | Introduction to Computer Based Systems (COMS 1003) or FORTRAN Programming (COMS 1103) or Calculus I (MATH 2914) or Introduction to Statistical Methods (MATH 2163) | 3-4 | | Electives | 3-4 | | Total | 30 | | | Summer after Junior Year (or Senior Year) | | Field Geology (GEOL 4006) | 6 | | Total | 6 | | | Senior Year | | Humanities (ENGL 2003 or PHIL2003) | 3 | | Principles of Stratigraphy and Sedimentation (GEOL 4023) | 3 | | Seminar (GEOL 4001) | 1 | | Electives (6 hours must be 3000/4000 level) | 17 | | Total | 24 | Curriculum in Geology
(Environmental Option) | | Freshman Year | Hours | | Orientation to Physical Science (PHSC 1001) | 1 | | English Composition I, II (ENGL 1013, 1023)1 | 6 | | Principles of Economics (ECON 2003)1 | 3 | | General Psychology (PSY 2003)1 | 3 | | Physical Geology (GEOL 1014) | 4 | | Historical Geology (GEOL 2024) | 4 | | Principles of Environmental Science (PHSC 1004) | 4 | | College Algebra (MATH 1113) | 3 | | Microcomputer Applications (COMS 2003) | 3 | | Physical Education1 | 2 | | Total | 33 | | | Sophomore Year | | Social Sciences (POLS 2003, AMST 2003) | 6 | | Survey of Chemistry (CHEM 1114) | 4 | | Mineralogy (GEOL 3014) | 4 | | Petrology (GEOL 3164) | 4 | | Environmental Chemistry (CHEM 2143) | 3 | | Technical Communication (ENGL 2053) | 3 | | Introduction to Biological Science (BIOL 1014) | 4 | | Statistics (MATH 2163 or PSY 2053) | 3 | | Environmental Seminar (GEOL 2111) | 1 | | Total | 32 | | | Junior Year | | Fine Arts1 | 3 | | Environmental Seminar (GEOL 3111) | 1 | | Structural Geology (GEOL 3004) | 4 | | Geologic Field Techniques (GEOL 3023) | 3 | | Geomorphology (GEOL 3044) | 4 | | Environmental Geology (GEOL 3153) | 3 | | Physical Principles (PHYS 2014, 2024) | 8 | | Elective (3000-4000 level) | 3 | | Engineering Graphics (ENGR 1002) | 2 | | Total | 31 | | | Senior Year | | Humanities (ENGL 2003 or PHIL 2003) | 3 | | Geographic Information Systems (FW 4034) | 4 | | Environmental Seminar (GEOL 4111) | 1 | | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (CHEM 3254) | 4 | | Hydrogeology (GEOL 3083) | 3 | | Conservation (BIOL 3043) | 3 | | Electives (Geology, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry) | 11 | | Total | 29 |
Notes:
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in General Education requirements.
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