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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2009-10 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2009-10 [Archived Catalog]

Geological Sciences Major (B.S.)


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Major code BS3321

College-Level Requirements


Please see the College of Arts and Sciences  for college-level requirements.

Program Requirements


Required courses for the B.S. degree in minimum preparation for a professional career in geological sciences or entry into graduate school include 74 hours of geology:

A. Requirements in Geological Sciences


Introductory course (5 credit hours)

Choice of:


And:


Additional 400-level classes (12 credit hours)


  • Three additional 400-level classes (or a senior thesis and two 400-level electives)

B. Extradepartmental Requirements


Students must take both Chemistry and Math (19–23 credit hours)


Students may take either of the Physics or Biology options below (10–15 credit hours)


Note:


Discuss the selection of an appropriate physics sequence with your advisor. PHYS 203 might be required for some graduate programs.

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