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Nov 24, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2017-2018 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
Geology, Minor
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I. Contact Information
Geological Sciences and Engineering Department
401 Paul Laxalt Mineral Engineering
(775) 784-6050
II. Description
The undergraduate degree in Geology is focused on learning about the major earth systems and the geologic processes that create and shape them. Study of geologic systems includes coursework to develop an in-depth understanding of earth surface processes, earth materials and geochemistry, structure and tectonics, rock forming processes and paleoecology. Skills in interpreting geological data are gained through work in the classroom, laboratory, computer simulations, and in the field.
III. Program Requirements (19 units)
The following courses are recommended for students seeking a degree with a minor in Geology. These students must select a minor-program advisor in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering and must have their program approved.
At least 9 units of:
300 - 400 level GEOL, GE or GPH courses. |
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