Requirements and info

We welcome any and all who are interested in a geology major at UMM. Come and talk to any of us at any time and/or enroll in one of our introductory-level courses. Even if you decide not to major in geology, you will at least gain new insights into how the earth works and come away with a greater understanding and appreciation of your physical surroundings.

For those who decide to major in geology, we have the following requirements current as of the 2005-2007 UMM Catalog.

Objectives: The geology curriculum serves those interested in a broader knowledge of their natural environment and the geological sciences as part of their liberal arts education; provides a firm foundation in geology, related sciences, and mathematics for students interested in the investigation and solution of geologic problems; prepares students for graduate study in the geosciences and related areas; provides the necessary background in earth science for those who plan to teach in this field at the secondary level; and serves those in other professional or interdisciplinary programs who need geology as a related subject.

Major Requirements:
Geol 1101 - Physical Geology
Geol 2101 - Mineralogy and Crystallography
Geol 2111 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Geol 2121 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Geol 3101 - Structural Geology
Geol 3196 - Geology Field Camp
Geol 4901 - Geology Senior Seminar
Geol 4902 - Geology Senior Seminar Presentations
10 additional credits in Geol courses at 2xxx level or above

Chem 1101 - General Chemistry I
Chem 1102 - General Chemistry II
Math 1101 - Calculus I

Minimum of 7 credits, chosen through consultation with a geology adviser, from appropriate natural science, biology, computer science, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or statistics courses

Up to 8 credits of coursework with a grade of D may be used to meet the major requirements if offset by an equivalent number of credits of A or B

Students planning to pursue graduate studies in the geological sciences should take the following courses:
Geol 2151 - Historical Geology: Earth History and Changing Scientific Perspectives
Math 1102 - Calculus II
CSci 1301 - Problem Solving and Algorithm Development I
Phys 1101 - General Physics I

Click here to download the Geology major worksheet (MS Word format) from the UMM Academic Advising Office.

Minor Requirements:
Geol 1101 - Physical Geology
Geol 2101 - Mineralogy and Crystallography
Geol 2111 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Geol 2121 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Chem 1101 - General Chemistry I
Chem 1102 - General Chemistry II

8 additional credits in Geol courses numbered 2xxx or above; a maximum of 3 credits of directed study may be used to satisfy elective requirements;

Up to 8 credits of coursework with a grade of D may be used to meet the major requirements if offset by an equivalent number of credits of A or B.

Teacher Preparation Requirements: Students pursuing teaching licensure in earth and space science 9-12 should refer to the Education, Secondary (SeEd) section of the UMM catalog.