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Bachelor of Science in Geology
- Major: Geology
- Degree Level/Code: Undergraduate/BS (Bachelor of Science)
- Area/Department: Geological Science and Engineering
- More Info: Geology Program Information
- Career Options: Job opportunities for graduates with a degree in Geology are available in the mining, natural resource management, forestry and construction industries.
Geology Recommended First Semester Schedule
First Semester
- CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) AND CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit)
OR CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units) - Core Curriculum Fine Arts (3 units)
- GEOL 101 - General Geology (4 units)
OR GEOL 100 - Earthquakes, Volc, Nat (3 units) AND GEOL 103 - Gen. Geology Lab (1 unit) - MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)
For detailed course description visit the course catalog.
