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Geology
Science 064
541-552-6477
Monty A. Elliott, Chair

Professors: Jad A. D'Allura, Monty A. Elliott, Joseph L. Graf Jr., Charles Lane

Assistant Professor: Eric Dittmer

Instructors: Vern Crawford, Brennan Jordan

Adjunct Faculty: Harry Smedes

Geology is the study of the earth, its history, and its processes. The program provides majors with a broad geological background that prepares graduates to enter the job market as professional geologists or to enter graduate school. Courses are largely field-oriented, with a strong emphasis on water resources.

Degrees

• BA or BS in geology

Minor

• Geology

Requirements for Major

1. Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated beginning on printed catalog page 30.

2. Complete the geology core curriculum.

3. Complete a minimum of 71 credits in geology.

4. Complete the capstone approved summer field camp.

5. Maintain a 2.5 GPA in all geology courses taken at SOU.

Capstone

Geology majors must complete the geology summer field experience, in which the full range of undergraduate knowledge and skills can be practically demonstrated.

Core Curriculum

(71 credits)

• Geology (G 101, 102, 103) 9
• Geology Lab (G 104, 105, 106) 3
• Advanced General Geology (G 210) 2
• Mineralogy and Lithology (G 312, 313) 8
• Structural Geology (G 321, 322) 6
• Geologic Field Methods (G 480) 4
• Stratigraphy (G 341, 342) 6
• Hydrogeology (G 314, 315, 316) 9
• Low Temperature Geochemistry (G 430) 3
• Optical/Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (G 426, 427) 8
• Sedimentary Petrology (G 428) 4
• Field Geology (G 406) 9

Other requirements include:

(39-59 credits)

• Mathematics through Mth 252, plus Mth 253 4-24
      or approved substitute (Mth 243, G 325) 8
• General Chemistry (Ch 201, 202, 203) 9
• General Chemistry Laboratory (Ch 204,205, 206) 6
• General Physics (Ph 201, 202, 203) 9
• General Physics Laboratory (Ph 224, 225, 226) 3

Minor

(27-28 credits)

• Geology Sequence (G 101, 102, 103) with labs (G 104, 105, 106) (G 111 may be substituted for G 101) 12
• Mineralogy and Lithology Sequence (G 210, 312, 313) (G 312 requires Ch 101 or 201 or concurrent enrollment) 9

Choose two additional geology courses, such as:

• Special Studies (G 199) TBA
• Environmental Geology (G 260) 4
• Oceanography (G 353) 3

This material is from the 2000-2001 Southern Oregon University Catalog. Page revised July 23, 2000 Copyright 2000, Southern Oregon University. 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, Oregon 97520 541/552-7672