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Program Requirement

Geological Sciences, Minor

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Program details

Catalog Year: 2026 - 2027
Plan Code: LAGLGMIN

Curriculum Checksheet

Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours

The minor in geological sciences consists of 21 credit hours, of which at least 13 credit hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be taken from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better can be used to satisfy minor requirements.

GLG 101 Introduction to Geology I (Physical) (SCIT)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
GLG 103 Introduction to Geology I: Laboratory (SCIT)
1 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 1
GLG 102 Introduction to Geology II (Historical) (SCIT)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
GLG 104 Introduction to Geology II: Laboratory (SCIT)
1 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 1
GLG 310 Structural Geology
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
GLG 321 Mineralogy
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
SES 401 Earth and Space Exploration Colloquium
1 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 1
Upper Division GLG Elective
GLG upper division elective courses should be 3 credits each.
6 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 6
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
General Studies designations listed next to courses were valid for the 2026 - 2027 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.
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