Geological Sciences-Geology

www.geology.ufl.edu

THE MAJOR: Students pursuing a major in geology may follow one of the following courses of study:

Bachelor of Arts: Designed for students who do not intend to pursue careers as professional geologists, but who desire training in the geological sciences preparatory to pursuing advanced studies or careers in fields such as earth science teaching, law, business or other socio-environmental areas.

In addition to college and university requirements, students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in geology must complete the following core courses:

GLY 1000, 1001, 1073, 1102 or OCE 2005 plus GLY 1150L, 2010C or 2030C, GLY 2100C or 3105C and GLY 3200C, 3603C, 4552C and 4750L. Credit for a summer field camp (GLY 4790 or equivalent) or two additional geology courses at the 4000 level or above (totaling 6 credit hours) and ENC 3250 or ENC 2210 are required.
In addition, students must complete at least 9 credits from CHM 1020, PHY 2020, MAC 2233, STA 2023, and 20 credits from CHM, PHY, MAC, STA, SOS, AST, GEO, ESE or other earth science-related course. A list of courses is available from an adviser or from the department home page.

Bachelor of Science: To meet the minimum requirements for a B.S. in geology, the student must satisfy all college and university graduation requirements as well as the following department course requirements.

Credit in the following core courses or their equivalents: GLY 2010C or 2030C, GLY 2100C or 3105C, and GLY 3200C, 3603, 4310C, 4400C, 4552C, 4750L and 4790.
Two courses at the 4000 level or above and approved by the adviser.
One year of general chemistry (CHM 2040, 2041, 2045L, 2046, 2046L) or (CHM 2045, 2045L, 2046, 2046L) or (CHM 2050, 2045L, 2051, 2046L).
One year of general physics (PHY 2048, 2049, 2048L, 2049L) or (PHY 2004, 2004L, 2005, 2005L).
Mathematics (MAC 2311, 2312).
ENC 2210 or ENC 3250.

Specific courses selected among the alternatives given will depend upon the student's primary geologic interest. Students should contact the undergraduate coordinator in B125 or B129 Turlington Hall as early as possible.

A combined degree program has been approved; contact the department for information.

HONORS: For graduation with honors a student must attain a 3.5 overall junior/senior level average. For high honors students will complete two semesters of GLY 4905 Individual Work for three credits each semester with a grade of B or higher. The student must prepare an abstract and thesis to be approved by the student's research adviser who recommends the student to the department for high honors. The thesis must contain experimental results and discussion. For highest honors the student must have an average of 3.7 or higher in all upper level courses and meet all the requirements listed for high honors.

THE MINOR: A total of 17 hours of geology are required. A minimum of nine hours must be completed at UF and nine hours must be at the 3000 level or higher. No more than one hour of independent study will be accepted. All courses must be at a grade of C or better and all students should consult the undergraduate adviser.

The following core courses are required: GLY 2010C or 2030C and GLY 2100C or 3105C. Nine additional hours may be selected from: GLY 3200C, 3603C, 4155, 4310C, 4400C, 4552 and 5827.

OVERSEAS STUDY: Consult a department adviser or the UF International Center in 123 Grinter.

GENERAL EDUCATION: Courses designated with a (P) count toward the physical science requirement.

NOTE: Read the Academic Advising section of this catalog regarding the Gordon Rule communication and computation requirement. Many general education courses qualify; check the schedule of courses. Six general education credits must be international/diversity (I).

Bachelor of Science
FRESHMAN YEAR

Semester 1 - Fall	Credits
Composition (GE)	3
General Chemistry (GE-P)	4
Humanities (GE)	3
Foreign Language	4-5
Total	14-15
Semester 2 - Spring
Biological Science (GE-B)	3
General Chemistry (GE-P)	4
Humanities (GE)	3
Foreign Language	3-5
Total	13-15

Critical Tracking Criteria:

Complete one chemistry or MAC course by end of semester 2
SOPHOMORE YEAR

Semester 3 - Fall	Credits
CGS 2531 or CGS 2420 Computer Science (suggested elective)(GE-M)	3
GLY 2010C or 2030C Physical Geology (GE-P)	4
MAC 2311 Calculus (GE-M)	4
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE) Or (foreign language if 4-3-3 option)	3
Total	14

Critical Tracking Criteria:

Complete two pre-professional courses (CHM, MAC, PHY or GLY prefixes) by end of semester 3

Semester 4 - Spring
MAC 2312 Calculus (GE-M)	4
PHY 2004 Applied Physics 1 (GE-P)	3
PHY 2004L Applied Physics Lab 1 (GE-P)	1
Biological Science (GE-B)	3
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE)	3
Total	14

Critical Tracking Criteria:

2.0 cumulative UF GPA

Complete four pre-professional courses by end of semester 4 (2.5 GPA or better in these tracking courses); one must be a GLY course
JUNIOR YEAR

Semester 5 - Fall	Credits
GLY 2100C Historical Geology Or GLY 3105C Evolution of Earth and Life	4
GLY 3200C Principles of Mineralogy (GE-P)	4
PHY 2005 Applied Physics 2 (GE-P)	3
PHY 2005L Laboratory for Applied Physics 2 (GE-P)	1
Elective (3000-level or above, not in major)	3
Total	15

Critical Tracking Criteria:

Complete all tracking criteria for semesters 1-5

Complete three additional pre-professional courses (2.5 GPA or better in these tracking courses) by end of semester 5

Semester 6 - Spring
GLY 4310C Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (GE-P)	4
GLY 3603C Paleontology (GE-P)	4
Electives (3000-level or above, not in major) Suggested: STA 2023 or GE Social & Behavioral Science)	8
Total	16

SENIOR YEAR

Semester 7 - Fall	Credits
GLY 4552C Sedimentary Geology (GE-P)	4
Humanities (GE)	3
ENC 3250 Prof. Communication (GE-C)	3
GLY 4905 Senior Thesis (or other course 4000-level or above)	2-3
Elective (3000-level or above, not in major)	3
Total	15-16
Semester 8 - Spring
GLY 4400C Structural Geology	4
GLY 4750L Geologic Field Methods	3
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE)	3
GLY 4905 Senior Thesis (optional)	3
Elective (3000-level and above, not in major)	3
Total	16
Semester 9 - Summer
GLY 4790L Summer Field Camp	4