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Bachelor of Arts Degree in Environmental Geology
 

The emphasis of the B.A. curriculum is on environmental issues. It is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in the geological sciences or as a degree through which the student wishes to eventually pursue careers in teaching, journalism, law, etc.

 

These BA requirements in pdf
Arts & Science Graduation Plan form in pdf

For additional information on Undergraduate Studies:

phone: 573-882-6785
email: BennettKA@missouri.edu

Core Geological Sciences Courses

courses (see course catalog for descriptions)

crs. #

cr.hrs.

1. Environmental Geology
or Principles of Geology

1200
1100


4

2. Historical Geology
AND Lab

2350
2360

3
1

3. Surficial Processes 

2400

4

4. Rocks and Minerals

3200 + 3210

4

5. Geology of Missouri

3110

3

6. Sedimentology

3800

3

7. Hydrogeology

4100

3

8. Capstone in Environmental Geology

4991

3

9. An additional course in Geological Sciences at or above the 2000 level

 

3

10. An additional course in Geological Sciences at the 4000 level (up to 3 credit hours may be senior thesis; readings and problems can NOT be used)

 

3

Total Hours in Geological Sciences: 34

Collateral Math and Science Courses

courses

cr. hrs.

1. General Chemistry (Chem 1320 and 1330)

8

2. College Physics (Phys 1210)

4

3. Math 1400 and Math 2100 or Statistics 2530

6

4. Biology (1010+1020 or 1060 or 1200 or 1500)

3-5

Total Collateral Science: 21-23

Arts and Science Foundation Requirements (see College of Arts and Science forms)

courses

cr. hrs.

1. English 1000

3

2. American Government

3

3. Foreign Language

12

4. Social Sciences (include depth of study course)

9

5. Behavioral Sciences (include depth of study course)

5

6. Humanities and Fine Arts (include depth of study course)

12

7. Two Writing Intensive Courses (one course must be at 3000 level or above in major)

 

8. Electives to reach 120 credit hours

 

Total Hours: 120

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Department of Geological Sciences

College of Arts and Science
University of Missouri
101 Geology Building
Columbia, MO 65211-1380
Phone: 573-882-6785
Fax: 573-882-5458
General inquiries: BennettKA@missouri.edu