The Department offers a minor in geology for undergraduate students. The minor consists of twenty credits in geology (usually consisting of five courses). Although desirable courses for a student’s minor program should be determined in consultation with Geology Department staff members. Anyone wishing to complete a minor in geology should contact the Department advisor as soon as possible, so that an appropriate program can be formulated.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required courses:		8
ESG 1010	Geology: The Science of the Earth
ESG 1020	Interpreting the Earth
Elective coursework (at least four credits in the minor must be completed in courses at the 3000-level or above) 1		12
Total Credits		20

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ESG 1050 may only be applied for credit to a minor with the permission of the student’s advisor in consultation with the Chairperson of the Department