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Geological Sciences, Minor

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Geological Sciences, Minor

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Field Methods, Landforms, Rocks, Water, earth, minerals

Are you interested in discovering more about Earth's present, past and future? Join students and faculty who are exploring the physics and chemistry of Earth's interior, mapping surface processes and structures, applying novel analysis techniques to earth materials and investigating Earth--climate interactions.
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The geological sciences minor program is designed for students who are interested in developing a basic understanding of earth science and analyzing issues from a scientific viewpoint.

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2025-2026 Catalog Year

Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The minor in geological sciences consists of 21 credit hours, of which at least 13 credit hours must be completed at the upper-division level. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
GLG 101 Introduction to Geology I (Physical) (SCIT) AND GLG 103 Introduction to Geology I: Laboratory (SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 4
GLG 102 Introduction to Geology II (Historical) (SCIT) AND GLG 104 Introduction to Geology II: Laboratory (SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 4
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.

Enrollment requirements ▲

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BA in earth and environmental sciences; BS in earth and environmental sciences; BS in Earth and space exploration (astrobiology and biogeosciences); BS in Earth and space exploration (geological and planetary sciences)

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
Career opportunities▲

Graduates of the geological sciences minor have received a solid background in earth materials and processes that are fundamental to careers in environmental engineering and planning, science education, hydrogeology, water resources and scientific publishing, and in many government and nongovernmental agencies.
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