Geology–Chemistry

Standard program for the A.B. degree

This program emphasizes geochemical processes and phenomena on and within the Earth. Recommended for students seeking a liberal education and interested in applying physical and chemical principles toward an understanding of Earth history, Earth processes, and environmental and resource issues.

1. Four basic supporting science courses:

• Two courses in mathematics at the level of MATH 0090, 0100 or more advanced.
• CHEM 0330.
• PHYS 0050 or ENGN 0030, or a more advanced course (or advanced placement).

2. Ten (10) concentration courses:

• GEOL 0220, 0230, 0240
• Three additional chemistry courses
• Two geology courses: either GEOL 1410 and GEOL 1420, or GEOL 1130 and GEOL 1370.

Standard program for the Sc.B. degree

This program is recommended for students interested in graduate study and careers in geochemistry and related fields.

1. Five basic supporting science courses:

• Two courses in mathematics at the level of MATH 0090, 0100 or more advanced.
• CHEM 0330.
• PHYS 0050, 0060 or ENGN 0030 or a more advanced course. (Advanced placement may be substituted for the first semester of physics.)

2. Fifteen (15) concentration courses:

• Either the geochemistry/inorganic option or the geochemistry/organic option. Geochemistry/inorganic option : GEOL 0220, 0230, 0240, 1130 or 1370, 1410, 1420, plus one from GEOL 1240, 1330 (or 1710), 1450; three from CHEM 0350, 0500, 1060, 1140, 1150. Geochemistry/organic option : GEOL 0220, 0230, 0240, 1130, 1370, 1410, plus one from 1240, 1330 (or 1710), 1380; CHEM 0350, 0360 plus one additional chemistry course.
• Four additional courses from upper level geological sciences, mathematics, or supporting sciences with approval from the departmental concentration advisor.
• GEOL 1970 (Senior Research Thesis).

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