The B.S. in Geology offers a flexible program that prepares students for admission to graduate programs in the geosciences, and for entry-level positions in engineering, geophysical and geological firms; in engineering, hazardous materials, regulatory, or ecological firms; in computer mapping firms; and in local, regional, and state government agencies.

The following is a general outline of the course requirements for the B.S. in Geology degree, which includes a 4-6 week field camp course (GEOL 129).  For specific questions, please contact the department's undergraduate advisor.

 

University Course Requirements	Units
General Education Requirements* Of the 51 units required by the university, 15 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult undergraduate advisor for details.	36 (+15)
American Institutions Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes.	(6)
Physical Education	2

Major-Specific Course Requirements	Units
Core Geology Sequence GEOL 001, GEOL 007, GEOL 028, GEOL 100W (or equivalent), GEOL 120, GEOL 122, GEOL 124, GEOL 125, and GEOL 129	30
Geology Electives Complete twenty-two units from: GEOL 127, GEOL 129, GEOL 130, GEOL 132, GEOL 134, GEOL 135, GEOL 136, GEOL 137, GEOL 138, GEOL 140, GEOL 142, GEOL 147, GEOL 174, MS 141	22
Supporting Courses Required CHEM 001A and CHEM 001B (10 Units) MATH 030 (3 Units) PHYS 002A and PHYS 002B, or PHYS 050 and PHYS 051 or 052 (8 Units)	21
Supporting Electives MATH 31 recommended for graduate school or technical careers.	9
TOTAL	120

*Visit the university's General Education page for details on the General Education requirements.