Welcome!
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Geology is the study of the earth. It incorporates many aspects of our complex planet including its composition, structure, environment, dynamic and hazardous processes, and the development of life, continents and oceans through time. Geology plays a critical role in interpreting the earth's long history of global change, and in predicting future environmental change.
The geology department offers two programs leading to a Bachelor of Science in geology and environmental geology. The geology (GEO) major provides basic courses in the geological sciences and a range of advanced level courses that allow students to develop courses of study that complement particular interests within the field. The environmental geology (EVG) program is broad in scope, providing a firm grounding in the fundamentals of earth science as well as an interdisciplinary curriculum including geology, biology, chemistry, and other allied science courses, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of environmental concerns.
The geology department aims to prepare students for a career in the geological sciences. Graduates of the department are competitive for entry to graduate programs. Geology majors pursue careers in a wide range of settings including: state and federal geological agencies; geological consulting companies; natural resource exploration, development and management; museums; research laboratories; and education. Environmental geologists address critical needs of our society ranging from groundwater protection and water-supply development to the identification and assessment of natural hazards.
A minor in geology consists of twelve semester hours.
Faculty
Donald Pair, Chairperson
Professor Emeritus: Ritter
Professors: Pair, Sandy
Associate Professors: Goldman, Koziol, A. McGrew
Visiting Assistant Professor: S. Wu |
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The following program, leading to the Bachelor of Science with a major in environmental geology, is designed to present students with the basic courses in the geological sciences as well as provide specific environmental geology courses. The program also requires additional related science courses. |
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Geology |
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Year 1 |
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Year 2 |
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7 |
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Year 3 |
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12 |
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GEO |
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301-301L, 307-307L, 310-310L |
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Year 4 |
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10 |
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GEO |
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308-308L, 309-309L, 479L |
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GEO electives (select courses from:) |
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GEO |
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302-302L, 303, 401-401L, 403-403L, 404, 411-411L, 412-412L, 450, 498 |
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Science electives (select courses from:) |
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BIO |
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310-310L, 350-350L, 452-452L, 459-459L, 480-480L |
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CEE |
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312-312L, 390, 434-434L |
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CHM |
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201-201L, 302, 313-313L, 341-341L |
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Breadth Requirement |
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Natural Sciences |
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BIO |
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((101 & 102) or (151 & 152)) |
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Mathematics, Computer Science |
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Social and Behavioral Sciences |
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Humanities |
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Philosophy and Religious Studies |
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Communication Competencies |
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Introduction to the University: ASI 150 |
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General Education courses/academic electives to total at least |
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1May substitute PHY 201-202 with permission. |
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2May substitute MTH 148-149 or MTH 137, 138 & 149 with permission. |
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Geology |
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Year 1 |
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Year 2 |
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4 |
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Year 3 |
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8 |
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Year 4 |
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GEO |
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303, 310-310L, 401-401L, 403-403L |
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GEO electives (select courses from:) |
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GEO |
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302-302L, 308-308L, 309-309L, 404, 411-411L, 412-412L, 450, 479L, 498 |
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Science electives, with accompanying laboratories where applicable (select courses from:) |
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BIO, CHM, CPS, GEO, MTH, PHY, Engineering1 |
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Breadth Requirement |
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Natural Sciences |
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14 |
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Mathematics, Computer Science |
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Social and Behavioral Sciences |
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Humanities |
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Philosophy and Religious Studies |
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Communication Competencies |
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0-9 |
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Introduction to the University: ASI 150 |
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General Education courses/academic electives to total at least |
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120 |
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1With permission. |
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2May substitute PHY 201-202 with permission. |
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3May substitute MTH 148-149, or MTH 137, 138 & 149 with permission. |
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Geology |
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Select twelve semester hours (300- or 400-level)1 |
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1Appropriate prerequisites must be completed. |
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| *All material derived from the current issue of the University of Dayton Bulletin. |
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