OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[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
geological.sciences@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/cas/geology
Eung Seok Lee, Chair
leee1@ohio.edu
Greg Springer, Advising Coordinator
springeg@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 Core Requirements
This requirement may be satisfied by taking one of the three following options.
Option 2
Complete the following course, plus an additional course as a prerequisite:
- GEOL 2020 - Introductory Geology Lab Credit Hours: 1
Plus one of the following courses:
- GEOL 1200 - The Mobile Earth Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 1300 - Geology of the National Parks Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 1350 - Natural Disasters Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 1400 - Dinosaurs and the Mesozoic Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 1700 - Metal, Stone, Energy, and Society Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 2080 - Geology of the Solar System Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 2110 - Introductory Oceanography Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 2150 - Environmental Geology Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 2170 - Water Resources and Sustainability Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 2210 - Earth and Life History Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 2310 - Water and Pollution Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 2710 - Extreme Ancient Climates Credit Hours: 3
Geological Sciences Minor Required Course
Complete the following course:
- GEOL 2550 - Historical Geology Credit Hours: 3