Geology, Bachelor of Science

In addition to University Requirements:

• At least 74 units of major requirements including 11-24 units of concentration or emphasis requirements
• Be aware that you may not use courses with a GLG prefix to satisfy liberal studies requirements
• Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion	120
Highest Mathematics Required	MAT 137
Additional Admission Requirements	Required
Fieldwork Experience/Internship	Required
Research	Optional
University Honors Program	Optional
Progression Plan Link	Not Available

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 103, (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, GLG 441, and GLG 470.

Major Requirements

• Take the following 74 - 98 units:
  
  Core Requirements (63-64 units)

• • Select one of the following combinations (4 units):
    
    • GLG 101, GLG 103 (Recommended)
    • GLG 100, GLG 100L with grades of "B" or better
    • GLG 112, GLG 112L with grades of "B" or better

• • GLG 102, GLG 104, GLG 240, GLG 309, GLG 315, GLG 324, GLG 435, GLG 470 (26 units)
  • GLG 350W (3 units)
  • GLG 440C (6 units)
  • CHM 151, CHM 151L, CHM 152, CHM 152L (9 units)
  • MAT 136, MAT 137 (8 units)
  • (PHY 111 and PHY 112) or (PHY 161 and PHY 262) (7-8 units)

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

• • GLG 441 and GLG 490 are not required, but are highly recommended.

• • • GLG 490 is, however, required for program honors.

• Concentration or Emphasis Requirements (Select One):
  

• • General Geology Concentration (11 units)
    Please note that if the General Geology Concentration is chosen, the diploma will indicate simply BS Geology.
    • GLG 225 (4 units)
    • Select one from: GLG 360, GLG 430, GLG 451 (4 units)

• • • Select one non-repeating course from the following, with your advisor's approval (3 units):
      
      • GLG 107, GLG 430, GLG 451, any 500-level GLG course
      • MAT 238
      • STA 270

• • Environmental Geology Emphasis (18 units)
    • GLG 360, GLG 430, GLG 451 (12 units)

• • • Select two of the following, with your advisor's approval (6 units):
      
      • CENE 150, CENE 280
      • CHM 230, CHM 440
      • ENV 230
      • MAT 238
      • STA 270
      • FOR 563
      • GLG 575
      • GSP 331, GSP 433

• • Geophysics Emphasis (20 units)
    • MAT 238, (MAT 239 or PHY 301) (7 units)
    • Select one from: GLG 360, GLG 430, GLG 451 (4 units)

• • • Select three non-repeating course from the following with your advisor's approval (two must be PHY courses) (9 units):
      • PHY 263, PHY 264, PHY 321, PHY 322, PHY 331, PHY 332, PHY 441
      • GLG 451, GLG 560, GLG 565

• • Hydrogeology Emphasis (24 units)
    • Select one from: GLG 360, GLG 430 (4 units)
    • GLG 451 (4 units)
    • CENE 251, CENE 333 (6 units)
    • ME 252, ME 395 (6 units)
    • MAT 238 (4 units)
    • See note under MAJOR REQUIREMENTS regarding PHY 161 and PHY 262.

• • Paleontology Emphasis (19 units)
    • GLG 225 (4 units)
    • BIO 181, BIO 181L, BIO 182, BIO 182L (8 units)
    • Select one from: GLG 360, GLG 430, 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 of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.
  
  We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.

Additional Information

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

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