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Geology, B.S. in Geology


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Description


Geology is an interdisciplinary science that integrates a range of fields including geology, physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics with modern technologies in the study of Earth’s processes, environments and history.

Contact Information


401 Laxalt Mineral Engineering Building
Phone: (775) 784-6050

Jennifer O’Neil (freshman, sophomore, and new transfer students) - joneil@unr.edu

Graduation Requirements


 

Total Units 120
Cumulative GPA 2.0
University GPA 2.0
Major GPA 2.0
Residency Requirement 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement 40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution 60 Units

 

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (39-44 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)


Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102  are not required to complete ENG 101 .

 

B. Mathematics (4 units)


  Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)


Refer to the “Social Science” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)


Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. Must not be a skills course. 

F. Core Humanities (9 units)


Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)


H. Diversity (3 units)


 Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog. 

II. Additional Requirements (0 units)


III. Major Requirements (70-71 units)


C. Mathematics (4 units)


IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)


V. Electives (5-11 units)


VI. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


Second Semester (14 units)


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


D. Fourth Year


First Semester (14-16 units)


Second Semester (8-13 units)


  • GEOL 400-level electives (5-7 units)
  • General Electives (1-7 units)

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