This program emphasizes interrelations between biological and geological processes including an understanding of the origin and development of life as interpreted from the geologic record, evolution of climate and environments, and dynamic processes in the stratigraphic record. Prepares students for work in environmental issues, geology, ecology, oceanography, or global change.
1. Four basic supporting science courses:
a. One course in biology at the level of BI 20 or more advanced.
b. CH 33 (or advanced placement).
c. Two courses in mathematics and/or physics at the level of MA 9, 10 and PH 5, 6 or more advanced.
2. Ten (10) concentration courses:
b. Three Biology courses such as (but not limited to) BI 41, 42, 43, 47, 48, 142, 143, 188, and ES 145.
c. Two upper level geological sciences courses.
This program is recommended for students interested in graduate study and careers in geobiology and related fields.
1. Five basic supporting science courses:
a. One course in biology at the level of BI 20 or more advanced.
b. CH 33 (or advanced placement).
c. One course in physics at the level of PH 5 or more advanced.
d. Two courses in mathematics at the level of MA 9, 10 or more advanced.
2. Fourteen (14) concentration courses:
b. Three Biology courses such as (but not limited to) BI 41, 42, 43, 47, 48, 142, 143, 188, and ES 145.
c. Two upper level geological sciences courses.
d. Three additional courses from upper level geological sciences, mathematics, or supporting sciences with approval from the departmental concentration advisor.
e. GE 191 or 192 (Senior Research Thesis).
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