Geology, BS
Program Description
Geology examines the dynamic Earth and its physical, chemical and biologic history. It involves the study of changes that are taking and have taken place and the forces that cause these changes. For example, geologists interpret the movements of the continents over geologic time and the formation of mountains, volcanoes and other features of the Earth’s surface. Geologists attempt to understand our physical environment from which we derive most of the natural resources essential to civilization. They investigate the processes that led to the formation of mineral deposits, and oil, gas and coal. They also study environmental change throughout the history of the Earth and how those changes and the development of life are related. Geologists attempt to predict natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides, and they are very active in modeling groundwater flow to develop water reserves for municipalities and to protect groundwater from contamination. Geologists study the natural world and apply their knowledge to achieve harmony between the human race and its environment.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge & Professional Skills: The Geology graduate will demonstrate: theoretical and practical knowledge of geologic principles; teamwork; professional behavior; and communication skills.
- Readiness for Graduate Study and/or Employment: The Geology graduate will demonstrate readiness graduate school or for geoscience employment such as: an environmental geologist, public sector geoscientist, mud logger, geophysicist, mine geologist, exploration geologist, science technician, etc.
- Scholarship: The university supports scholarship where undergraduate students have the opportunity to engage in geoscience research, often publishable, working with faculty mentors.
- Technical Skills: The Geology graduate will solve geologic problems by demonstrating competence conducting field and laboratory studies; creating and interpreting geoscience maps and cross-sections; and analyzing geologic data sets and software and/or technology.
Bachelor of Science Geology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Geology Course Requirements | ||
| GEOL 121 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 122 | Earth History | 4 |
| GEOL 223 | Earth Materials | 4 |
| GEOL 308 | Structural Geology Systems | 4 |
| GEOL 315 | Geoenvironmental Systems | 4 |
| GEOL 322 | Geochemical Systems | 4 |
| GEOL 334 | Hydrologic Sys: Sur/Grd Water | 4 |
| GEOL 355 | Stratigraphy and Sedimentation | 4 |
| GEOL 380 | Introduction to Field Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 431 | Geophysical Systems | 4 |
| GEOL 440 | Technology in Geology | 2 |
| GEOL 450 | Geology Seminar I | 1 |
| GEOL 451 | Geology Seminar II | 1 |
| GEOL 468 | Tectonic Systems | 5 |
| GEOL 480 | Advanced Field Geology | 3 |
| Support Courses | ||
| EVRN 199 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| PHYS 221 | Principles of Physics I 1 | 4 |
| or PHYS 231 | Appl Phys Engineer/Scientist I | |
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Principles of Physics II 1 | ||
| App Phy Engineer Scientist II | ||
| EVRN 131 | Introduction to GIS and GPS | 3 |
| EVRN 475 | Climate: Past and Present | 2 |
| MATH 111 | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Calculus Business/Life Science 1 | 4 |
| or MATH 151 | Calculus I | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Prin of Statistical Methods | ||
| Probability and Math Stats | ||
| Business Statistics | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Total Hours | 80-81 | |
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Students with adequate preparation in mathematics and/or interested in graduate school are advised to take MATH 151 Calculus I and MATH 152 Calculus II and PHYS 231 Appl Phys Engineer/Scientist I and PHYS 232 App Phy Engineer Scientist II and CHEM 115 General Chemistry I and CHEM 116 General Chemistry II.
General Education: All LSSU bachelor’s degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher. A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, as well as in your General Education Requirements.
Bachelor of Science Geology, Artificial Intelligence Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Geology Course Requirements | ||
| GEOL 121 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 122 | Earth History | 4 |
| GEOL 223 | Earth Materials | 4 |
| GEOL 308 | Structural Geology Systems | 4 |
| GEOL 380 | Introduction to Field Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 431 | Geophysical Systems | 4 |
| GEOL 440 | Technology in Geology | 2 |
| GEOL 450 | Geology Seminar I | 1 |
| GEOL 451 | Geology Seminar II | 1 |
| GEOL 490 | Research Topics in Geology | 1-4 |
| or GEOL 495 | Senior Project | |
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Geoenvironmental Systems | ||
| Geochemical Systems | ||
| Hydrologic Sys: Sur/Grd Water | ||
| Stratigraphy and Sedimentation | ||
| Tectonic Systems | ||
| Advanced Field Geology | ||
| Support Courses | ||
| CSCI 105 | Intro to Computer Programming | 3 |
| CSCI 121 | Principles of Programming | 4 |
| CSCI 265 | Int to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| EVRN 131 | Introduction to GIS and GPS | 3 |
| EVRN 199 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| EVRN 225 | Intermediate GIS | 3 |
| EVRN 355 | GIS Programming & Applications | 4 |
| MATH 111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Calculus Business/Life Science 1 | 4 |
| or MATH 151 | Calculus I | |
| Select one of the following courses: | ||
| Prin of Statistical Methods | ||
| Probability and Math Stats | ||
| Business Statistics | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| PHYS 221 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 231 | Appl Phys Engineer/Scientist I | |
| Select a minimum of 13 credits from the following: | 13 | |
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Data Structures and Algorithms | ||
| Database Applications | ||
| Computer Networks | ||
| Data Analytics | ||
| Human Impacts on Environment | ||
| Geospatial Analysis | ||
| App Geospatial Technologies | ||
| Remote Sensing & Spatial Stats | ||
| Climate: Past and Present | ||
| Senior Project | ||
| Geoenvironmental Systems | ||
| Geochemical Systems | ||
| Hydrologic Sys: Sur/Grd Water | ||
| Stratigraphy and Sedimentation | ||
| Tectonic Systems | ||
| Advanced Field Geology | ||
| Research Topics in Geology | ||
or GEOL 495 | Senior Project | |
| Light Microscopy Techniques | ||
| Elect Microscopy/Microanalysis | ||
| Principles of Physics II | ||
or PHYS 232 | App Phy Engineer Scientist II | |
| Total Hours | 86-89 | |
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Students with adequate preparation in mathematics and/or interested in graduate school are advised to take MATH 151 Calculus I and MATH 152 Calculus II and PHYS 231 Appl Phys Engineer/Scientist I and PHYS 232 App Phy Engineer Scientist II.
General Education: All LSSU bachelor’s degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher. A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, as well as in your General Education Requirements.
Bachelor of Science Geology, Environmental Geology Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Geology Course Requirements | ||
| GEOL 121 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 122 | Earth History | 4 |
| GEOL 223 | Earth Materials | 4 |
| GEOL 308 | Structural Geology Systems | 4 |
| GEOL 315 | Geoenvironmental Systems | 4 |
| GEOL 322 | Geochemical Systems | 4 |
| GEOL 334 | Hydrologic Sys: Sur/Grd Water | 4 |
| GEOL 380 | Introduction to Field Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 431 | Geophysical Systems | 4 |
| GEOL 440 | Technology in Geology | 2 |
| GEOL 450 | Geology Seminar I | 1 |
| GEOL 451 | Geology Seminar II | 1 |
| GEOL 480 | Advanced Field Geology | 3 |
| Support Courses | ||
| EVRN 199 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 116 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| PHYS 221 | Principles of Physics I 1 | 4 |
| or PHYS 231 | Appl Phys Engineer/Scientist I | |
| MATH 111 | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Calculus Business/Life Science 1 | 4 |
| or MATH 151 | Calculus I | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Prin of Statistical Methods | ||
| Probability and Math Stats | ||
| Business Statistics | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| EVRN 131 | Introduction to GIS and GPS | 3 |
| EVRN 311 | Environmental Law | 3 |
| EVRN 341 | Fate & Transport Environment | 4 |
| EVRN 475 | Climate: Past and Present | 2 |
| NSCI 103 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| NRES 230 | Introduction to Soil Science | 4 |
| or EVRN 211 | Field Data Methods | |
| Distributed Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Survey Organic Chem/Biol Apps | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Quantitative Analysis | ||
| Chemistry of Soil | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Instrumental Analysis | ||
| Field Data Methods | ||
| Intermediate GIS | ||
| Environmental Economics | ||
| Human Impacts on Environment | ||
| Environmental Health Apps | ||
| Geospatial Analysis | ||
| App Geospatial Technologies | ||
| Environmental Research Methods | ||
| Environmental Systems | ||
| Senior Project | ||
| Hazardous Materials Management | ||
| Phy Geog: Meteorology/Climatol | ||
| Stratigraphy and Sedimentation | ||
| Research Topics in Geology | ||
| Senior Project | ||
| Light Microscopy Techniques | ||
| Elect Microscopy/Microanalysis | ||
| Introduction to Oceanography | ||
| Introduction to Soil Science | ||
| Internatl Environmental Policy | ||
| Total Hours | 92 | |
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Students with adequate preparation in mathematics and/or interested in graduate school are advised to take MATH 151 Calculus I and MATH 152 Calculus II and PHYS 231 Appl Phys Engineer/Scientist I and PHYS 232 App Phy Engineer Scientist II.
General Education: All LSSU bachelor’s degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher. A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, as well as in your General Education Requirements.
Bachelor of Science Geology, Water and Climate Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Geology Course Requirements | ||
| GEOL 121 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 122 | Earth History | 4 |
| GEOL 223 | Earth Materials | 4 |
| GEOL 308 | Structural Geology Systems | 4 |
| GEOL 315 | Geoenvironmental Systems | 4 |
| GEOL 322 | Geochemical Systems | 4 |
| GEOL 334 | Hydrologic Sys: Sur/Grd Water | 4 |
| GEOL 380 | Introduction to Field Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 431 | Geophysical Systems | 4 |
| GEOL 440 | Technology in Geology | 2 |
| GEOL 450 | Geology Seminar I | 1 |
| GEOL 451 | Geology Seminar II | 1 |
| Support Courses | ||
| EVRN 199 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| PHYS 221 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 231 | Appl Phys Engineer/Scientist I | |
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Principles of Physics II 1 | ||
| App Phy Engineer Scientist II | ||
| EVRN 131 | Introduction to GIS and GPS | 3 |
| EVRN 389 | Environmental Research Methods | 3 |
| EVRN 475 | Climate: Past and Present | 2 |
| GEOG 108 | Phy Geog: Meteorology/Climatol | 4 |
| NSCI 116 | Introduction to Oceanography | 4 |
| NRES 286 | Principles of Watersheds | 3 |
| MATH 111 | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Calculus Business/Life Science 1 | 4 |
| or MATH 151 | Calculus I | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Prin of Statistical Methods | ||
| Probability and Math Stats | ||
| Business Statistics | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Distributed Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of ten credits from the following: | 10 | |
| Field Data Methods | ||
| Intermediate GIS | ||
| Geospatial Analysis | ||
| Environmental Law | ||
| Human Impacts on Environment | ||
| App Geospatial Technologies | ||
| Fate & Transport Environment | ||
| Senior Project | ||
| Stratigraphy and Sedimentation | ||
| Advanced Field Geology | ||
| Senior Project | ||
| Research Topics in Geology | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| Introduction to Soil Science | ||
| Principles Forest Conservation | ||
| Limnology | ||
| Total Hours | 92-93 | |
- 1
Students with adequate preparation in mathematics and/or interested in graduate school are advised to take MATH 151 Calculus I and MATH 152 Calculus II and PHYS 231 Appl Phys Engineer/Scientist I and PHYS 232 App Phy Engineer Scientist II and CHEM 115 General Chemistry I and CHEM 116 General Chemistry II.
General Education: All LSSU bachelor’s degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher. A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, as well as in your General Education Requirements.