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entry-level geologist or environmental geologist, and be able to progress professionally within the discipline and are prepared for advanced study.</li> <li class="First-level_first-level-numbered-list">Have a fundamental understanding of Alaskan geology and environmental problems in Alaska.</li> <li class="First-level_first-level-numbered-list">Are able to communicate their ideas.</li> <li class="First-level_first-level-numbered-list">Are prepared for and understand the need for continued professional development throughout their careers.</li> </ul> <p>In keeping with the objectives, it is expected that graduates of the UAA Geological Sciences program will have:</p> <ul> <li class="First-level_first-level-numbered-w--space">An ability to apply their knowledge of general geology and/or environmental geology.</li> <li class="First-level_first-level-numbered-list">An ability to accept challenges and think through problems until they are solved.</li> <li class="First-level_first-level-numbered-list">An ability to design and conduct projects that include field work, laboratory analyses and interpretation in their area of emphasis.</li> <li class="First-level_first-level-numbered-list">Experience in field geology in Alaska.</li> <li class="First-level_first-level-numbered-list">An ability to communicate effectively.</li> <li class="First-level_first-level-numbered-list">A recognition of the need for, and ability to pursue, lifelong learning.</li> </ul> <div> </div> <ul data-accordion="" data-multi-expand="true" data-allow-all-closed="true" class="simple-icon accordion"> <li data-accordion-item="" class=" accordion-item"><a href="#" class="accordion-title primary primary-border button">B.S. Geological Sciences Requirements</a><div class="accordion-content primary primary-border callout" data-tab-content=""> <script type="text/javascript"> hostURL = "catalog.uaa.alaska.edu"; // set for later use after jQuery defined </script> <div class="xml-embed"> <span class="h2">Admission Requirements</span> <ul> <li>Complete the聽<a href="https://catalog.uaa.alaska.edu/academicpoliciesprocesses/admissions/undergraduate/">Application and Admission Requirements for Baccalaureate Programs</a>.</li> </ul> <span class="h2">Graduation Requirements</span> <ul> <li>Complete the聽<a href="https://catalog.uaa.alaska.edu/undergraduateprograms/baccalaureaterequirements/">General University Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees</a>.</li> <li>Complete the聽<a href="https://catalog.uaa.alaska.edu/undergraduateprograms/baccalaureaterequirements/gers/">General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees</a>.</li> <li>Students who audit a Geology (GEOL) course or who are unable to earn a minimum grade of C may repeat the course. All prerequisites for GEOL courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.</li> <li>Complete the following major requirements with a minimum grade of C:</li> </ul> <table class="sc_courselist"> <caption class="hidden noscript">Course List</caption> <colgroup> <col class="codecol"/> <col class="titlecol"/> <col class="hourscol"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="hidden noscript"> <th scope="col">Code</th> <th scope="col">Title</th> <th scope="col" class="hourscol">Credits</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="even areaheader firstrow"><td colspan="2"><span class="courselistcomment areaheader ">Support Courses</span></td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="CHEM A105">CHEM聽A105</span><br/><span style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent">&聽<span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="CHEM A105L">A105L</span></span></td><td>General Chemistry I<br/><span style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent">and General Chemistry I Laboratory</span></td><td class="hourscol">4</td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="CHEM A106">CHEM聽A106</span><br/><span style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent">&聽<span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="CHEM A106L">A106L</span></span></td><td>General Chemistry II<br/><span style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent">and General Chemistry II Laboratory</span></td><td class="hourscol">4</td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="MATH A251">MATH聽A251</span></td><td>Calculus I <sup>1</sup></td><td class="hourscol">4-6</td></tr> <tr class="orclass odd"><td class="codecol orclass">or聽<span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="MATH A251F">MATH聽A251F</span></td><td colspan="2"> F.A.T. Calculus I</td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="PHYS A123">PHYS聽A123</span><br/><span style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent">&聽<span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="PHYS A123L">A123L</span></span></td><td>College Physics I<br/><span style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent">and College Physics I Laboratory</span></td><td class="hourscol">4</td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="PHYS A124">PHYS聽A124</span><br/><span style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent">&聽<span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="PHYS A124L">A124L</span></span></td><td>College Physics II<br/><span style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent">and College Physics II Laboratory</span></td><td class="hourscol">4</td></tr> <tr class="even areaheader "><td colspan="2"><span class="courselistcomment areaheader ">Core Courses</span></td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A121">GEOL聽A121</span></td><td>Physical Geology for Science and Engineering Majors</td><td class="hourscol">4</td></tr> <tr class="orclass odd"><td class="codecol orclass">or聽<span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A111">GEOL聽A111</span><br/><span style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent">&聽<span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A111L">A111L</span></span></td><td colspan="2"> Planet Earth<br/><span style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent">and Planet Earth Laboratory</span></td></tr> <tr class="orclass odd"><td class="codecol orclass">or聽<span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A115">GEOL聽A115</span><br/><span style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent">&聽<span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A115L">A115L</span></span></td><td colspan="2"> Dangerous Earth<br/><span style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent">and Dangerous Earth Laboratory</span></td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A221">GEOL聽A221</span></td><td>Journey Through Time</td><td class="hourscol">4</td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A225">GEOL聽A225</span></td><td>Earth Surface Processes</td><td class="hourscol">3</td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A310">GEOL聽A310</span></td><td>Professional Practices in Geology</td><td class="hourscol">3</td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A315">GEOL聽A315</span></td><td>Geological Data Visualization and Analysis</td><td class="hourscol">3</td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A321">GEOL聽A321</span></td><td>Mineralogy</td><td class="hourscol">4</td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A322">GEOL聽A322</span></td><td> Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology</td><td class="hourscol">4</td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A331">GEOL聽A331</span></td><td>Sedimentology and Stratigraphy</td><td class="hourscol">4</td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A335">GEOL聽A335</span></td><td> Structural Geology</td><td class="hourscol">4</td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A345">GEOL聽A345</span></td><td>Hydrogeology</td><td class="hourscol">3</td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A461">GEOL聽A461</span></td><td> Geochemistry</td><td class="hourscol">3</td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A476">GEOL聽A476</span></td><td>Applied Geophysics</td><td class="hourscol">3</td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td colspan="2"><span class="courselistcomment">Complete 6 credits from the following:</span></td><td class="hourscol">6</td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A480">GEOL聽A480</span></div></td><td>Geologic Field Methods</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td colspan="2"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="courselistcomment commentindent">Geology field camp</span> <sup>2</sup></div></td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even areaheader "><td colspan="2"><span class="courselistcomment areaheader ">Electives</span></td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td colspan="2"><span class="courselistcomment">Complete 12 credits from the following:</span></td><td class="hourscol">12</td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A320">GEOL聽A320</span></div></td><td> Volcanology</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A333">GEOL聽A333</span></div></td><td>Earthquakes and Seismic Hazards</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A350">GEOL聽A350</span></div></td><td> Geomorphology</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A361">GEOL聽A361</span></div></td><td>Earth Resources and Society</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A436">GEOL聽A436</span></div></td><td>Petroleum Geology</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A437">GEOL聽A437</span></div></td><td>Depositional Systems and Dynamic Stratigraphy</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A441">GEOL聽A441</span></div></td><td>Paleoclimatology</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A444">GEOL聽A444</span></div></td><td>The Cryosphere</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A448">GEOL聽A448</span></div></td><td>Structural Geology and Geomechanics</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A463">GEOL聽A463</span></div></td><td>Environmental Geochemistry</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A465">GEOL聽A465</span></div></td><td>Isotope Geochemistry</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A468">GEOL/MBIO A468</span></div></td><td>Geomicrobiology</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A477">GEOL聽A477</span></div></td><td>Integrated Subsurface Mapping and Analysis</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A480">GEOL聽A480</span></div></td><td>Geologic Field Methods <sup>3</sup></td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A490">GEOL聽A490</span></div></td><td>Advanced Topics in Geology</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A492">GEOL聽A492</span></div></td><td> Geology Seminar</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A495">GEOL聽A495</span></div></td><td>Geology Internship</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A498">GEOL聽A498</span></div></td><td>Student Research</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even lastrow"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A499">GEOL聽A499</span></div></td><td>Senior Thesis</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="listsum"><td colspan="2">Total</td><td class="hourscol">80-82</td></tr></tbody> </table> <div font-style="italic"> <dl class="sc_footnotes" aria-label="Footnotes"><dt> <sup> 1 </sup> </dt><dd start-indent="3%"><p class="noindent">Additionally,聽<span class="sc_courseinline"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="MATH A252">MATH聽A252</span></span>聽or <span class="sc_courseinline"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="MATH A252F">MATH聽A252F</span></span>聽is highly recommended for students majoring in geological sciences.</p></dd><dt> <sup> 2 </sup> </dt><dd start-indent="3%"><p class="noindent">Geology field camps offered through other accredited academic institutions must be approved by the Department of Geological Sciences. Credits must be transferable to UAA from the academic institution that is offering the course and must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.00.</p></dd><dt> <sup> 3 </sup> </dt><dd start-indent="3%"><p class="noindent"><span class="sc_courseinline"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A480">GEOL聽A480</span></span>聽may be applied toward recommended electives if it is not being applied to satisfy core requirements.聽</p></dd></dl></div> <table class="sc_courselist"> <caption class="hidden noscript">Course List</caption> <colgroup> <col class="codecol"/> <col class="titlecol"/> <col class="hourscol"/> </colgroup> <thead> <tr class="hidden noscript"> <th scope="col">Code</th> <th scope="col">Title</th> <th scope="col" class="hourscol">Credits</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class="even areaheader firstrow"><td colspan="2"><span class="courselistcomment areaheader ">Environmental Geological Track</span></td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td colspan="2"><span class="courselistcomment">Students wishing to receive a degree with an environmental geological sciences track should complete the above electives requirement with 12 credits from the following courses:</span></td><td class="hourscol">12</td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A333">GEOL聽A333</span></div></td><td>Earthquakes and Seismic Hazards</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A350">GEOL聽A350</span></div></td><td> Geomorphology</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A361">GEOL聽A361</span></div></td><td>Earth Resources and Society</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A436">GEOL聽A436</span></div></td><td>Petroleum Geology</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A441">GEOL聽A441</span></div></td><td>Paleoclimatology</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A444">GEOL聽A444</span></div></td><td>The Cryosphere</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A448">GEOL聽A448</span></div></td><td>Structural Geology and Geomechanics</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A463">GEOL聽A463</span></div></td><td>Environmental Geochemistry</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="even"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A465">GEOL聽A465</span></div></td><td>Isotope Geochemistry</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="odd lastrow"><td class="codecol"><div style="margin-left:20px;" class="blockindent"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A495">GEOL聽A495</span></div></td><td>Geology Internship</td><td class="hourscol"></td></tr> <tr class="listsum"><td colspan="2">Total</td><td class="hourscol">12</td></tr></tbody> </table> <p><strong>A minimum of 120 credits is required for the degree, of which 39 must be upper-division credits.聽</strong></p> <span class="h2">Honors in Geological Sciences</span> <p>The Department of Geological Sciences offers recognition to students who demonstrate exceptional promise in the science by awarding them with departmental honors in geological sciences. To graduate with departmental honors, the student must be a declared geological sciences major and meet the following requirements:</p> <ul> <li class="First-level_first-level-numbered-w--space">Satisfy all requirements for a BS in Geological Sciences;</li> <li class="First-level_first-level-numbered-list">Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50;</li> <li class="First-level_first-level-numbered-list">Complete 6 credits of聽<span class="sc_courseinline"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A499">GEOL聽A499</span></span>, or 3 credits of聽<span class="sc_courseinline"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A498">GEOL聽A498</span></span>聽and 3 credits of聽<span class="sc_courseinline"><span class="code_bubble" data-code-bubble="GEOL A499">GEOL聽A499</span></span>, with a minimum grade of B;</li> <li class="First-level_first-level-numbered-list">Students intending to graduate with departmental honors must notify the departmental honors committee in writing on or before 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