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Nov 27, 2024
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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2014-15 [Archived Catalog]
Geological Sciences Major (B.S.)
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Major code BS3321
College of Arts and Sciences
Geological Sciences Department
Clippinger Laboratories 316
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1101
Fax: 740.593.0486
geological_sciences@ohio.edu
http://www.ohio.edu/geology
Contact:
Dina L. Lopez, Chair
Eung Seok Lee, Undergraduate Chair
Program Overview
The B.S. in geological sciences is the standard preparation for a professional career in the geological sciences or entry into a graduate program.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Numerous scientific career paths can be pursued with the scientific grounding provided by the B.S. degree. Professional careers in energy and mineral resources, environmental geology are supported by the B.S. and additional opportunities can be pursued by those who obtain a graduate degree.
Requirements
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Geological Sciences (B.S.) Major Requirements
The major requirement for the (B.S.) degree in Geological Sciences requires 47 hours. Introductory Geology Course
This requirement may be satisifed by taking one of the three following options. Option 1
Complete the following course: Option 2
Complete the following course, plus an additional course as a prerequisite. Plus one of the following courses:
Option 3
Complete the following course: Geological Sciences Core Courses
Complete a total of 47 semester hours of GEOL coursework, including the following: Geological Sciences Electives
Complete any two 4000-level courses in geological sciences. Geological Sciences Majors Extradepartmental Requirements
Complete the following three components. Component 1: Calculus
Complete the following course: Component 2: Chemistry
Complete one of the following two options. Option 1: Principles of Chemistry
Complete the following courses: Option 2: Principles of Chemistry
Complete the following courses: Component 3: Biology or Physics
Complete one of the following four options. Option 1: Physics
Complete the following courses: Option 2: Physics
Complete the following courses: Option 3: Physics
Complete the following courses: Option 4: Biology
Complete the following courses: |
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