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Academic Learning Compact - Geology, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science in geology provides knowledge of the basic concepts, theories, observational findings related to earth materials and processes, minerals and rocks, geologic time, stratigraphy and landforms. Through laboratory and field-based exercises, you will learn how to analyze data in the published literature, synthesize analog and digital datasets to produce geological maps, and understand the application of the scientific method to solve geological problems in teams and individually.

Additional information is available from your major's website.

Before Graduating You Must

  • Pass GLY 4790 Summer Field Camp according to the department grading rubric.
  • Satisfy the Florida statutes for the College-Level Academic Skills Requirement.
  • Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

  1. Know the basic concepts, theories and observational findings related to earth materials and processes.
  2. Understand minerals and rocks.
  3. Understand geologic time, stratigraphy and landforms.
  4. Analyze data in the published literature.
  5. Synthesize analog and digital datasets to produce geologic maps.
  6. Apply the scientific method to the analysis of published and self-generated data.
  7. Use computers for the presentation of geologic maps and data.
  8. Work in teams to solve geologic problems and to present the result of such collaboration effectively.
Courses Content Critical Thinking Communication
SLO 1 SLO 2 SLO 3 SLO 4 SLO 5 SLO 6 SLO 7 SLO 8
GLY 3105C X   X     X   X
GLY 3200C X X       X    
GLY 3603C X       X X    
GLY 4310C X X   X   X   X
GLY 4400C X       X X   X
GLY 4750L X X X   X X X X
GLY 4790 X X X X X X X X
GLY 4552C                
GLY 4905                
GLY 3074 X              
GLY 3163 X              
GLY 3784 X X X X   X X X
GLY 3882 X         X    
GLY 4155 X   X X   X   X
GLY 4455 X X X X   X   X
GLY 4571 X         X   X
GLY 4734 X         X   X