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Geology

The Sciences and Letters Curriculum major in geology, administered by the Department of Geology, is designed for students who want a more flexible course of study than is provided by the Specialized Curriculum in Geology and Geophysics. It may be used by those wishing to obtain a more liberal education and/or background in geology for use in fields such as anthropology, business, mineral economics, regional planning, journalism, law, sales, or library and information science. It is not intended to prepare a student for graduate work in the geological sciences unless the student selects additional courses in mathematics, chemistry, and physics comparable to those required in the Specialized Geology and Geophysics Curriculum.

The Department of Geology also sponsors the Minor in Geology, the Earth and Environmental Sciences Concentration, and the Earth Science Teaching Concentration. The Earth Science Teaching Concentration is designed for students preparing to teach earth science at the secondary school level.

Students must select one concentration in the Sciences and Letters Curriculum or one concentration in the Specialized Curriculum.

Major in Sciences and Letters Curriculum

Select one concentration in consultation with an adviser.

Geology Concentration

E-mail: geology@illinois.edu

Degree title: Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Minimum required major and supporting course work normally equates to 47-52 hours including at least 29 hours in Geology and 18 hours of supporting course work selected in consultation with an adviser

General education: The LAS General Education requirements are set up so students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements.

Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours

Departmental distinction: Students who maintain grade point averages of at least 3.5 in all geology courses and 3.0 in all other science and mathematics courses and who complete an acceptable senior thesis, including at least four hours of credit in GEOL 492 or 493, are recommended for graduation with distinction.

Twelve hours of 300- and 400-level courses in the major must be taken on this campus.

All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.

A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your adviser.

Earth and Environmental Science Concentration

Earth Science Teaching Concentration

Completion of this concentration fulfills state certification requirements to teach both earth science and general science. In order to remain in good standing in this program and be recommended for certification, candidates are required to maintain UIUC, cumulative, content area, and professional education, grade-point averages of 2.5 (A= 4.0). Candidates should consult their advisor or the Council on Teacher Education for the list of courses used to compute these grade-point averages.

E-mail: geology@illinois.edu

Web address for department: www.geology.illinois.edu

Degree title: Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Minimum required course work normally equates to 61-64 hours

General education: Students must fulfill the LAS general education requirements. In addition, students must take one of the following speech performance courses: CMN 101, 113, 120, 321, or 323. Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours

Departmental distinction: The student must have a grade-point average of at least 3.5 in all geology courses as well as all courses in the Teacher Education Minor and a GPA of at least 3.0 in all other science and mathematics courses and must present evidence of exemplary teaching.

Prerequisites to transfer to the Teaching Concentration (must be completed or be in progress): EPSY 201; EPS 201 or 202; CHEM 102; CHEM 103; MATH 220, 221 or 234; GEOL 107; GEOL 208; and GEOL 333. In addition, the student is required to pass the State Basic Skills Test before application to the teaching minor.

In addition to the requirements for the concentration listed below, students must complete the Teacher Education Minor in Secondary School Teaching (37 hours). See the College of Education section for requirements of the minor - www.ed.uiuc.edu/CTE. Conferral of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences prior to completion of the minor requires approval by petition to the LAS Student Affairs Office. Ordinarily, all students will require 10 semesters to complete this program.

1. Students who decide to follow the curriculum after first taking GEOL 100 or 101 or 103 or 111 should enroll in GEOL 208. GEOL 101, GEOL 103, or GEOL 100 will be accepted as a substitute for GEOL 107, but students should be aware that these courses are not intended for science majors.

Twelve hours of 300- and 400-level courses in the major must be taken on this campus.

All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.

A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your adviser.

Major in Specialized Curriculum in Geology and Geophysics

The curriculum in geology and geophysics is designed for students who plan to pursue graduate study in geology or geophysics or who wish to work professionally in the environmental field upon obtaining the bachelor's degree. It consists of geology, geophysics, and environmental geology concentrations, and offers more training in geology and related science than is required of students who make geology their major in the Sciences and Letters Curriculum.

Graduation requires a grade point average of at least 2.0 overall and a 2.0 average in all required science and technical courses (geology, physics, mathematics, chemistry, and technical requirements listed below). The Department of Geology will supply upon request a Guide for Geology Undergraduates giving more information about the curriculum.

E-mail: geology@illinois.edu

Web address for department: www.geology.illinois.edu

Degree title: Bachelor of Science in Geology

General education: All campus general education requirements must be satisfied.

Minimum hours required for graduation: 126 hours

Departmental distinction: Students who maintain a grade point average of at least 3.5 in all geology courses and 3.0 in all other science and mathematics courses and who complete an acceptable senior thesis, including at least 4 hours credit in GEOL 492 or 493, are recommended for graduation with distinction.

Geology Concentration

Geophysics Concentration

Environmental Geology Concentration

Minor in Geology

The geology minor is designed for students who desire a significant background in Geology to support study and practice of their major field. Selection of courses at the 300- or 400- level will depend on the major and interests of the student.

E-mail: geology@illinois.edu

Web address for department: www.geology.illinois.edu