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Geoscience Major: Curriculum Sequences and Tracks - Effective Spring 2001

A minimum of 36 semester hours is required for all major tracks in the department. Course offerings allow a variety of sequences depending upon individual student interest. These tracks include choices from the following areas, each of which may be developed by students in consultation with their advisor.
A. Geoscience: (GEOL) Geology/B.A. (minimum 37 s.h.)

Required Courses (16 s.h):

GEOS 112 Introduction to Geology (3 s.h.)

GEOS 115 Introduction to Oceanography (3 s.h.)

GEOS 222 Experimental Geology (2 s.h.)

GEOS 241 Historical Geology (4 s.h.)

GEOS 244 Minerals and Igneous Rocks* (4 s.h.)

Restricted Electives: GEOS(Select minimum four of eight - 15 s.h.)

GEOS 333 Paleontology (4 s.h.)

GEOS 334 Stratigraphy (4 s.h.)

GEOS 335 Geomorphology (4 s.h.)

GEOS 336 Field Methods in Geoscience* (4 s.h.)

GEOS 340 Hydrology I (3 s.h.)

GEOS 344 Sedimenary and Metamorphic Rocks* (4 s.h.)

GEOS 431 Petrology (4 s.h.)

GEOS 432 Structural Geology (4 s.h.)

Electives: GEOS (Select two courses at the 300-level, or higher - 6 s.h.)

*Pending Approval

B. Geoscience: (GEES) Environmental Science/B.A. (min. 39 s.h.)

Required Courses (21 s.h.):

GEOS 112 Introduction to Geology (3 s.h.)

GEOS 114 Introduction to Meteorology (3 s.h.)

GEOS 115 Introduction to Oceanography (3 s.h.)

GEOS 241 Historical Geology (4 s.h.)

GEOS 222 Experimental Geology (2 s.h.)

GEOS 225 Experimental Meteorology and Oceanography* (2 s.h.)

GEOS 244 Minerals and Igneous Rocks* (4 s.h.)

Restricted Electives: GEOS (Select minimum four of nine - 12 s.h.)

GEOS 334 Stratigraphy (4 s.h.)

GEOS 335 Geomorphology (4 s.h.)

GEOS 336 Field Methods in Geoscience* (4 s.h.)

GEOS 340 Hydrology I (3 s.h.)

GEOS 341 Hydrology II (3 s.h.)

GEOS 344 Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks (4 s.h.)

GEOS 348 Environmental Geology (3 s.h.)

GEOS 436 Coastal Zone: Problems and Solutions (3 s.h.)

GEOG 350 GIS Applications of Geoscience/Geography* (4 s.h.)

Electives: GEOS (Select two courses at the 300-level, or higher - 6 s.h.)

*Pending Approval

C. Geoscience: (GEDU)* Elementary/Secondary Education/B.A. (min. 36 s.h.)

Required Courses:

Three of Four (9 s.h.)

GEOS 112 Introduction to Geology (3 s.h.)

GEOS 113 Introduction to Astronomy (3 s.h.)

GEOS 114 Introduction to Meteorology (3 s.h.)

GEOS 115 Introduction to Oceanography (3 s.h.)

And GEOS 241 Historical Geology (4 s.h.)

Two of Three (4 s.h.)

GEOS 222 Experimental Geology (2 s.h.)

GEOS 225 Experimental Meteorology and Oceanography* (2 s.h.)

GEOS 226 Experimental Astronomy (2 s.h.)

Restricted Electives: GEOS (Select minimum four of eight - 13 s.h.)

GEOS 242 Global Tectonics (3 s.h.)

GEOS 244 Minerals and Igneous Rocks* (4 s.h.)

GEOS 333 Paleontology (4 s.h.)

GEOS 334 Stratigraphy (4 s.h.)

GEOS 336 Field Methods in Geoscience* (4 s.h.) GEOS 348 Environmental Geology (3 s.h.)

GEOS 436 Coastal Zone: Problems & Solutions (3 s.h.)

GEOS 540 Geology of New Jersey (3 s.h.)

Electives: GEOS (Select two courses at the 300-level, or higher - 6 s.h.)

Students should consult with the advisor in the department and contact the Office of Professional and Laboratory Experiences for the most current information regarding certification requirements.
*Pending Approval

D. Geoscience BS Degree (option)

1. Take up to 54 credits in the Department in the prescribed track.

2. Complete the following with a C or better average.

Basic course sequences as listed plus:

CHEM 105 General Chem. I, Lecture (3 s.h.)

CHEM 1105 General Chem. I, Recitation/Lab (2 s.h.)

CHEM 106 General Chem. II, Lecture (3 s.h.)

CHEM 1106 General Chem. II, Recitation/Lab (2 s.h.)

PHYS 130 College Physics I, Lecture (3 s.h.)

PHYS 1130 College Physics I, Recitation/Lab (1 s.h.)

MATH 190 Calculus I (3 s.h.)

MATH 191 Calculus II (3 s.h.)

Also (for geology track students), select one:

GEOS 336 Field Methods in Geoscience* (4 s.h.) or Geology Field Camp (4-8 s.h.)
c. Independent Study of Geoscience Junior-Senior Research (3 s.h.)
Departmental Permission required

ISNS 0492 Independent Study (1 s.h.)

ISNS 1492 Independent Study (2 s.h.)

ISNS 2492 Independent Study (3 s.h.)

*Pending Approval

II. MINORS

A. Minor in Geoscience

Students select a minimum of 18 s.h. of work in Geoscience in addition to any credits in Geoscience that are applied to the completion of General Studies Requirements. At least 10 s.h. of course work must be taken at the 200-level and above.

For the Geoscience Minor, it is highly desirable that students complete requirements 1 and 2 listed below prior to their Junior year. However, it is possible with careful planning for a student to complete a Geoscience Minor beginning in the Junior year.

Required Courses: (18 s.h.)

1. Two of Four (6 s.h.):

GEOS 112 Introduction to Geology (3 s.h.)

GEOS 113 Introduction to Astronomy (3 s.h.)

GEOS 114 Introduction to Meteorology (3 s.h.)

GEOS 115 Introduction to Oceanography (3 s.h.)

One of Three (2 s.h.):

GEOS 222 Experimental Geology (2 s.h.)

GEOS 225 Experimental Meteorology and Oceanography* (2 s.h.)

GEOS 226 Experimental Astronomy (2 s.h.)

3. Minimum of 10 s.h. from GEOS courses among the 200-level and above.

Students are cautioned that these courses carry prerequisites, which should be planned for at an early time. Therefore, it is advisable that students taking the minor should see an advisor in the Geoscience/Geography Department.

*Pending Approval

B. Minor in Geography

Students select a minimum of 18 s.h. of work in Geography in addition to any credits in Geoscience that are applied to the completion of General Studies Requirements. At least 8 s.h. of work must be taken in courses at the 200-level and above.

For the Geography Minor, it is highly desirable that students complete requirements 1 and 2 listed below prior to their Junior year. However, it is possible with careful planning for a student to complete a Geography Minor beginning in the Junior year.

REQUIRED COURSES: (18 s.h.)

(Grade)

1. _____ GEOG 111 Physical Geography (3 s.h.)

Three courses from the following: ( 9 s.h.)

(Grade)

_____ GEOG 112 Cultural Geography of Developing World (3 s.h.)

_____ GEOS 112 Introduction to Geology (3 s.h.)

_____ GEOG 113 Human Impact on Environment (3 s.h.)

_____ GEOG 114 Problems of Modern Cities (3 s.h.)

_____ GEOS 115 Introduction to Oceanography (3 s.h.)

_____ GEOG 211 Conservation of Natural Resources (3 s.h.)

_____ GEOG 250 Contemporary Applications of GIS* (3 s.h.)

3 Two approved courses at the 300-level or above in Geography or Geoscience courses (6 s.h.)

Students are cautioned that 200 and above level courses carry prerequisites which should be planned for at an early time. It is advisable that students taking the minor should see an advisor in the Geoscience/Geography department.

*Pending Approval

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