Geology, Bachelor of Science

Details

Additional Admission Requirements

• You will be automatically admitted to Northern Arizona University's geology program if you:

  • Have completed the GLG 309 prerequisites of GLG 101, GLG 103L, (MAT 125 or MAT 136), CHM 151, and CHM 151L with grades of "C" or better
  • Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5

• If you don’t meet these requirements, you must apply to the program by writing a letter of application, supported by current transcripts, before entering GLG 309. Send your application to the program coordinator of the Geology Program (see School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability for more information).

• You must be admitted to the program before you can enroll in any of the following courses: GLG 309, GLG 315, GLG 324, GLG 350W, GLG 435, GLG 440C, and GLG 470.

Major Requirements

• This major requires 72 to 97 units distributed as follows:

  • Core Requirements: 56 to 58 units
  • Select a Concentration or an Emphasis: 16 to 41 units
    • Applied Geology Emphasis: 41 units
    • General Geology Concentration: 16 units
    • Geophysics Emphasis: 28 units
    • Paleontology Emphasis: 26 units

  
  Take the following 72 - 97 units:
  
  Core Requirements (56-58 units)

• • Select one of the following combinations (4 units):

    • GLG 101, GLG 103L (Recommended)
    • GLG 112, GLG 112L with grades of "B" or better

• • CHM 151, CHM 151L, CHM 152, CHM 152L (9 units)
  • GLG 102, GLG 104L, GLG 240, GLG 309, GLG 324, GLG 340, GLG 435 (21 units)
  • GLG 350W which meets the junior-level writing requirement (3 units)
  • GLG 440C which meets the senior capstone requirement (5 units)
  • GLG 490 is not required, but is highly recommended
  • MAT 136, (MAT 137*, STA 270, or STA 275) (7-8 units)
  • (PHY 111 and PHY 112) or (PHY 161 and PHY 262) (7-8 units)
  
  *MAT 137 is required for students completing the Applied Geology or Geophysics Emphasis.  Some employers and graduate programs may require the MAT 136 and MAT 137 pairing.  Consult with your advisor

  
  The PHY 161 and PHY 262 pairing is recommended, and is specifically required for those who choose the Applied Geology and Geophysics Emphasis. PHY 262L is not required.

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  Concentration or Emphasis Requirements (Select One):
  

• • 
    Applied Geology Emphasis (41 units)
    • ENV 115 (3 units)
    • GLG 259, GLG 259L, GLG 360, GLG 450, GLG 451, GLG 460, GLG 475 (22 units)
    • GLG electives chosen in consultation with your advisor (6 units)
    • GSP 239 (4 units)
    • PHI 331 (3 units)
    • STA 270 (3 units)

• • 
    General Geology Concentration (16 units)
    Please note that if the General Geology Concentration is chosen, the diploma will indicate simply BS Geology.
    • GLG 225, GLG 315, GLG 470 (12 units)
    • Select one from: GLG 360, (GLG 259 and GLG 259L), GLG 451 (4 units)

• • 
    Geophysics Emphasis (28 units)
    • GLG 315, GLG 470 (8 units)
    • MAT 238, (MAT 239 or PHY 301) (7 units)
    • Select one from: GLG 360, (GLG 259 and GLG 259L), GLG 451, GLG 460 (4 units)

• • • Select three additional courses from the following with your advisor's approval (two must be PHY courses) (9 units):

      • GLG 565
      • PHY 263, PHY 264, PHY 321, PHY 331, PHY 332, PHY 441

• • 
    Paleontology Emphasis (26 units)
    • BIO 181, BIO 181L, BIO 182, BIO 182L (8 units)
    • GLG 225, GLG 315, GLG 470 (11 units)
    • Select one from: GLG 360, (GLG 259 and GLG 259L), GLG 451 (4 units)

• • • Select one of the following with your advisor's approval (3 units):

      • BIO 221, BIO 223, BIO 373, BIO 415
      • GLG 530

General Electives

• Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit. 

  You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)

• Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.
   

Additional Information

• Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program
  
  This program is available as an Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan.  Accelerated Programs provide the opportunity for outstanding undergraduates working on their bachelor’s degree to simultaneously begin work on a master’s degree. Departments may allow students to complete both degrees in an accelerated manner by approving up to 12 units applicable toward both degrees.  Students must apply to the accelerated program and the master’s program by the application deadline, and meet all requirements as listed on the Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Programs to be considered for admission.  Admission to programs is competitive and qualified applicants may be denied because of limits on the number of students admitted each year.  Be sure to speak with your advisor regarding your interest in Accelerated Programs.
   

• PROGRAM FEE INFORMATION

• Program fees are established by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). A program fee of $700 per semester for 3 semesters in the students' Junior and Senior years has been approved for this program.