Academic Learning Compact - Geology, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science in geology provides knowledge of the basic concepts, theories, observational findings related to earth materials and processes, minerals and rocks, geologic time, stratigraphy and landforms. Through laboratory and field-based exercises, you will learn how to analyze data in the published literature, synthesize analog and digital datasets to produce geological maps, and understand the application of the scientific method to solve geological problems in teams and individually.

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Before Graduating You Must

• Pass GLY 4790 Summer Field Camp according to the department grading rubric.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Know the basic concepts, theories and observational findings related to earth materials and processes.
2. Understand minerals and rocks.
3. Understand geologic time, stratigraphy and landforms.
4. Analyze data in the published literature.
5. Synthesize analog and digital datasets to produce geologic maps.
6. Apply the scientific method to the analysis of published and self-generated data.
7. Use computers for the presentation of geologic maps and data.
8. Work in teams to solve geologic problems and to present the results of such collaboration effectively.