Hydrogeology, B.S. in Hydrogeology

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A sound foundation in physical, chemical, geological and quantitative sciences as a basis for understanding the hydrologic cycle and managing water resources.

NOTE: Because of the significant amount of common interdisciplinary coursework, students having their major within the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering may not also have a minor from within the Department.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

demonstrate competence in oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write and present independent research and the ability to read and critically evaluate relevant geological literature. (C)
demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning as part of their professional skills. (CT)
identify, formulate, and solve complex problems by applying principles of science and mathematics. (QR)

Contact Information

401 Laxalt Mineral Engineering Building
(775) 784-6050

College of Science Academic Advisors: https://www.unr.edu/science/student-resources/advising

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

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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

I. Core General Education Requirements (26-29 units)

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

Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
NOTE: See the Core Curriculum section for information on CO1&3 placement. Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101.

B. Quantitative Reasoning (3 units minimum) - CO2

MATH 127 - Precalculus II (3 units) CO2

C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (7-8 units) - CO4, CO4L

CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) CO4 AND
CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit) CO4L
OR
CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units) CO4L
OR
GEOL 330 - Introduction to Geochemistry (3 units) CO9
PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) CO4 AND
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit) CO4L

D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses.

E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses.

F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog

II. Additional Core Requirements (6 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

A. Science, Technology & Society - CO9

GEOL 330 - Introduction to Geochemistry (3 units) CO9

B. Diversity & Equity - CO10

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO10 courses.

C. Global Contexts - CO11

GE 280 - Climate Change and Engineering Challenges (3 units) CO11

D. Ethics - CO12

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO12 courses.

E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis - CO13

Choose one course:

GEOL 451 - Summer Field Geology (3 units) CO13, CO14
GPH 492 - Applied Geophysics (4 units) CO13, CO14 (units counted in the Major Requirement)

F. Application - CO14

Choose one course:

GEOL 451 - Summer Field Geology (3 units) CO13, CO14
GPH 492 - Applied Geophysics (4 units) CO13, CO14 (units counted in the Major Requirement)

III. Additional Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirements (84-86 units)

All geology, geophysics, geological engineering and hydrogeology major courses and electives having GEOL, GPH, or GE prefixes must be passed with a grade of “C” or greater; “C-” or lower is not acceptable.