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GEOLOGY

Academics Experience A major in geology will move you to a broad range of study encompassing a blend of the physical and biological sciences but adding the fourth dimension of geologic time You will engage in a feld- and laboratory-oriented program of study that exposes you to the full spectrum of geological experiences Research projects will carry you around the world to remote localities in Antarctica Australia South America Canada Europe and all of the worldrsquos oceans

Introductory courses are Physical Geology focused on Earthrsquos structure composition and the physical processes that shape the Earth and Historical Geology which treats the evolution of Earth and life from their origins to the present Higher-level courses emphasize mineralogy geochemistry rock origins Earth structure and geophysics All of these courses prepare you for a six-week summer feld course

Opportunities

In the College of Arts and Sciences we know experience is valuable and goes beyond the classroom We strive to help you connect your academics with research internships education abroad service learning and leadership experiences Take advantage of opportunities in geology such as

bull Studying abroad in Ireland to learn about Economic amp Exploration Geology

bull Serving as the Geology Club president bull Interning with the United States Geological Survey bull Researching the paleokarst surfaces within the

Persian Gulf bull Volunteering at Morrill Hall

Te employment outlook in geology is excellent especially in petroleum geology and environmental geology Several topical issues present challengesmdashand employment opportunitiesmdashfor geologists including decreasing energy mineral and water resources increasing concerns about protecting the environment climate change and its efect on sea level coastal erosion and fooding and predicting and mitigating natural hazards such as earthquakes tsunamis volcanic eruptions and landslides Here are examples of recent graduatesrsquo employment

bull Drafer BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON bull Geologist FULBRIGHT bull Geologist MARATHON OIL COMPANY bull Geotechnician WHITING PETROLEUM CORPORATION bull Hydrogeologist UNITED STATES GEOLOGIC SURVEY bull Library Service Associate CITY OF LINCOLN - LIBRARY DEPARTMENT bull Mud-logger SELMAN AND ASSOCIATES bull Quality Assurance Departures Specifcations EPSILON SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS bull Researcher UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN

David Watkins | Major Advisor and Professor 329 Bessey Hall | 402-472-2177 | dwatkins1unledu

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GEOLOGY

FIRST SEMESTER MATH 106 Calculus I (ACE 3) 5

GEOL 101 Physical Geology (ACE 4) 4

ACE 1 Written TextsResearch amp Knowledge Skills 3

Language Requirement - 201 Level (CDR E) 3

Total Hours 15

SECOND SEMESTER MATH 107 Calculus II (CDR F) 4

GEOL 103 Evolution of the Earth (CDR B BL) 4

CHEM 109 General Chemistry I 3

Language Requirement - 202 Level (CDR E) 3

Total Hours 15

THIRD SEMESTER GEOL 200 Mineralogy 2

PHYS 141 General Physics I 5

CDR A Written Communication 3

ACE 5 Humanities 3

Total Hours 13

FOURTH SEMESTER GEOL 211 Sedimentology amp Stratigraphy 3

PHYS 142 General Physics II 5

GEOL 201 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 2

ACE 2 Communication Skills 3

ACE 9 Global Awareness amp Human Diversity 3

Total Hours 16

FIFTH SEMESTER GEOL 400 Structural Geology 3

Geology Course 3

Ancillary Course 4

ACE 6 Social Sciences 3

ElectiveMinorSecondary MajorPre-Professional Course 3

Total Hours 16

SIXTH SEMESTER GEOL 310 Dispositional Environments 3

Geology Course 3

Ancillary Course 3

CDR C Humanities 3

ACE 8 EthicsCivicsStewardship 3

Total Hours 15

SUMMER SESSION GEOL 460 Summer Field Course 6

SEVENTH SEMESTER GEOL 410 Geochemistry 3

CDR D Social Sciences 3

ElectiveMinorSecondary MajorPre-Professional Course 3

ElectiveMinorSecondary MajorPre-Professional Course 3

Total Hours 12

EIGHTH SEMESTER Geology Course 3

Geology Course 3

ACE 7 Fine Arts 3

ElectiveMinorSecondary MajorPre-Professional Course 3

Total Hours 12

DISCLAIMER This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with a major of interest in the College of Arts and Sciences Actual course selection and sequence may vary and should be discussed individually with an Academic Advisor at the college and department level