Department of Geological Sciences

geology.asu.edu

480/965-5081

PS F686

James A. Tyburczy, Chair

Regents’ Professors

Buseck, Christensen, Greeley

Professors

Burt, Farmer, Fink, Hervig, Holloway, Knauth, Peacock, Reynolds, Sarewitz, Shock, Stump, Tyburczy, S. Williams

Associate Professors

Anbar, Arrowsmith, Garnero, Sharp

Assistant Professors

Clarke, Fouch, Hartnett, McNamara, Semken

Associate Research Professor

L. Williams

Lecturer

Johnson

GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES—BS

The BS degree in Geological Sciences requires 39 semester hours, including the following core courses or their equivalents:

GLG 101 Introduction to Geology I (Physical) SQ,¹ G 3

GLG 102 Introduction to Geology II (Historical) SG,² H 3

GLG 103 Introduction to Geology I—Laboratory SQ¹ 1

GLG 104 Introduction to Geology II—Laboratory SG² 1

GLG 310 Structural Geology 3

GLG 321 Mineralogy 3

GLG 400 Geology Colloquium 1

GLG 424 Petrology 3

GLG 435 Sedimentology 3

GLG 451 Field Geology I L 3

GLG 452 Field Geology II L 3

Total 27

¹ Both GLG 101 and 103 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

² Both GLG 102 and 104 must be taken to secure SG credit.

In addition, two of the following four branch courses must be taken:

GLG 418 Geophysics 3

GLG 430 Paleontology 3

GLG 470 Hydrogeology 3

GLG 481 Geochemistry 3

To complete the total required hours, other upper-division courses in geological sciences (excluding GLG 300 and 304) or courses in related fields listed as approved by the department may be taken. See College Graduation Requirements.

Supporting courses required in related fields include the following:

CHM 113 General Chemistry I SQ 4

CHM 116 General Chemistry II SQ 4

MAT 270 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I MA 4

MAT 271 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II MA 4

MAT 272 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III MA 4
or MAT 274 Elementary Differential
Equations MA (3)

PHY 121 University Physics I: Mechanics SQ¹ 3

PHY 122 University Physics Laboratory I SQ¹ 1

PHY 131 University Physics II: Electricity and
Magnetism SQ² 3

PHY 132 University Physics Laboratory II SQ² 1

Total 28

¹ Both PHY 121 and 122 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

² Both PHY 131 and 132 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

MAT 290 Calculus I and MAT 291 Calculus II may be substituted for MAT 270, 271, and 272.

MINOR IN GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES

A minor in Geological Sciences is awarded to students who complete a minimum of 21 hours of geological science courses. Required courses are as follows:

GLG 101 Introduction to Geology I (Physical) SQ,¹ G 3

GLG 102 Introduction to Geology II (Historical) SG,² H 3

GLG 103 Introduction to Geology I—Laboratory SQ¹ 1

GLG 104 Introduction to Geology II—Laboratory SG² 1

GLG 310 Structural Geology 3

GLG 321 Mineralogy 3

GLG 400 Geology Colloquium 1

Total 15

¹ Both GLG 101 and 103 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

² Both GLG 102 and 104 must be taken to secure SG credit.

The remaining six semester hours may be chosen among other upper-division geological sciences courses, except GLG 300 and 400, after consultation with a departmental advisor.

BIS CONCENTRATION

A concentration in geological sciences is available under the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) degree, a program intended for the student who has academic interests that might not be satisfied with existing majors. Building on two academic concentrations (or one double concentration) and an interdisciplinary core, students in the BIS program take active roles in creating their educational plans and defining their career goals. For more information, see School of Interdisciplinary Studies.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

The faculty in the Department of Geological Sciences offer programs leading to the degrees of Master of Natural Science, MS, and PhD. See the Graduate Catalog for requirements.

Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of courses offered but not specifically listed in this catalog, see Omnibus Courses.

Graduate-Level Courses. For information about courses numbered from 500 to 799, see the Graduate Catalog, or access www.asu.edu/aad/catalogs on the Web. In some situations, undergraduate students may be eligible to take these courses; for more information, see Graduate-Level Courses.