Nov 09, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21 [Archived Catalog]

Geological Sciences Minor


Minor code OR3321

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
https://www.ohio.edu/cas/geology

Gregory Springer, Chair, contact person
springeg@ohio.edu

Keith Milam, Undergraduate Coordinator, contact person
milamk@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The minor in geological sciences provides students the opportunity to develop a moderate level of specialization in geological sciences.

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

The geological sciences minor can provide a degree of breadth to students majoring in fields that have needs for some geological training as part of a career in fields such as environmental science, governmental science positions, and a variety of environmental careers ranging from scientific investigation from a non-geological science field that requires some geological knowledge to a more politically-based career that requires the same knowledge.

Requirements

Minor Hours Requirement


The geological sciences minor requires a minimum of 19 hours.

Minor Core Requirements


This requirement may be satisfied 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:

Option 3


Complete the following course:

Geological Sciences Minor Required Course


Complete the following course:

Upper Level Course Requirements


Complete a minimum of 9 additional hours of GEOL coursework at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Note: You can’t receive credit for both GEOL 3120 and GEOL 3150.