Geology, B.S.
(August Graduation)
The following Four-Year Roadmaps are meant to be a guide for students and academic advisors in planning a path to a degree within four years (eight semesters) if the student is able and willing to do so. The set of courses shown below are based exclusively on the Fall 2020 Catalog and the most up to date General Education (GE) Program in that catalog year. The requirements outlined may not apply to students in earlier catalog years, especially in the GE courses required in specific categories. Please note that courses identified in the Four -Year Roadmaps may not always be available during each of the prescribed semesters, therefore, it is always recommended to consult an academic advisor. Advisors may need to adjust the courses in the Four-Year Roadmap to keep students on track to graduate in four years.
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
|
GE subarea B.4
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning |
MATH 150A or
MATH 130 |
4 |
| GE subarea B.1 Physical Science | GEOL 101 or
GEOL 110T |
3 |
| GE subarea B.3 Laboratory Experience | GEOL 101L | 1 |
| GE subarea A.3 Critical Thinking | CNSM 101 | 3 |
|
GE subarea A.1 Oral Communication or
GE subarea A.2 Written Communication |
3 | |
| Total | 14 |
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Related Fields | MATH 150B or
CHEM 120A |
4-5 |
| GE subarea B.2 Life Science | BIOL 101 and
BIOL 101L |
4 |
| Major Requirement Minimum Course Requirements | GEOL 201 | 3 |
|
GE subarea A.1 Oral Communication or
GE subarea A.2 Written Communication |
3 | |
| Total | 14-15 |
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Related Fields | CHEM 120A or
CHEM 120B |
5 |
| Major Requirement Minimum Course Requirements | GEOL 335 | 3 |
|
GE subarea C.3*++
Explorations in the Arts or Humanities |
3 | |
| GE subarea D.1* Introduction to the Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Total | 14 |
*One course from C.2, C.3, D.1, D.4, or E should overlay with GE Overlay Z
++Upper-Division
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
|
GE subarea B.5++
Implications in Natural Sciences & Math/ Quantitative Reasoning |
MATH 338 or
CHEM 120B |
4-5 |
| Major Requirement Minimum Course Requirements | GEOL 380 | 3 |
| GE subarea C.2* Introduction to the Humanities | 3 | |
| GE subarea D.2 American History, Institutions & Values | 3 | |
| Major Requirement Units Undesignated | 2 | |
| Total | 15-16 |
*One course from C.2, C.3, D.1, D.4, or E should overlay with GE Overlay Z
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Related Fields | PHYS 211 or
PHYS 225 |
3 |
| Major Requirement Related Fields | PHYS 211L or
PHYS 225L |
1 |
| Major Requirement Minimum Course Requirements | GEOL 303A | 4 |
| GE subarea C.1 Introduction to the Arts | 3 | |
| GE subarea D.3 American Government | 3 | |
| Total | 14 |
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Related Fields | PHYS 212 or
PHYS 226 |
3 |
| Major Requirement Related Fields | PHYS 212L or
PHYS 226L |
1 |
| Major Requirement Minimum Course Requirements | GEOL 303B | 4 |
| GE subarea E* Lifelong Learning & Self-Development | 3 | |
|
GE subarea C.3*++
Explorations in the Arts or Humanities |
3 | |
| Total | 14 |
*One course from C.2, C.3, D.1, D.4, or E should overlay with GE Overlay Z
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement GEOL Elective | 3 | |
| Major Requirement GEOL Elective | 3 | |
| Major Requirement Minimum Course Requirements | GEOL 360 | 4 |
| Major Requirement Minimum Course Requirements | GEOL 498 | 2 |
|
GE subarea D.4*++
Explorations in Social Sciencess |
3 | |
| Total | 15 |
*One course from C.2, C.3, D.1, D.4, or E should overlay with GE Overlay Z
++Upper-Division
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement GEOL Quantitative Elective | 3 | |
|
GEOL Elective or
GE subarea B.5++ Implications in Natural Sciences & Math/ Quantitative Reasoning |
GEOL 333 | 3 |
| Major Requirement Minimum Course Requirements | GEOL 321 | 4 |
| Major Requirement Minimum Course Requirement | GEOL 498 | 1 |
| Major Requirement Units Undesignated | 4 | |
|
Major Requirement
Minimum Course Requirements (Summer) |
GEOL 481A | 4 |
| Total | 15+4 |
++Upper-Division
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE GEOLOGY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
- Meet with your assigned faculty advisor each semester to plan and review your academic progress.
- Visit your Collegeof Natural Sciences and Mathematics Student Success Team in MH 488 to review GE and graduation requirements.
- Complete GE courses in areas A.1, A.2, A.3 and B.4 with a "C" or better.
- Complete a total of 12 units in GE Area B.
- One course from GE Area Z can also fulfill a requirement in categories C.3, D.5 or E. Check your Titan Degree Audit forcourses that appear in both categories.
- Apply for Graduation through your Student Center at the start of your seventh semester.
