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Bachelor of Science Degree in Geological Sciences
The B.S. curriculum is designed to prepare students to become professional geologists in mining, petroleum, and environmental industries, geological surveys, and for entry into a graduate program in geological sciences.
These BS requirements in pdf
Arts & Science Graduation Plan form in pdf
For additional information on Undergraduate Studies:
phone: 573-882-6785
email: BennettKA@missouri.edu
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courses (see course catalog for descriptions) |
crs. # |
cr.hrs. |
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1. Principles of Geology |
1100 |
4 |
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2. Historical Geology |
2350 |
3 |
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3. Surficial Earth Processes |
2400 |
4 |
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4. Mineralogy |
3250 |
5 |
5. Introduction to Geochemistry |
3300 |
3 |
6. Sedimentology |
3800 |
3 |
7. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrol. |
3900 |
4 |
8. Structural Geology |
4150 |
4 |
9. Plate Tectonics |
4650 |
3 |
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10. Field Geology |
4992 |
6 |
II. An additional Geology Course at the 2000 level or above.
III. Three additional Geology Courses selected from the 4000 level or GS 3500.
(other than problems; one course can be fulfilled by 3 hours of senior thesis)
Total Hours in Geological Sciences: 52+
IV. Collateral Math and Science Courses
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Professional track |
cr. hrs. |
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1. General Chemistry (Chem 1320 and 1330) |
6 |
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2. University Physics (Phys 2750 and 2760) |
10 |
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3. Calculus (Math 1500, 1700, 2300) |
13 |
OR |
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General track |
cr. hrs. |
1. General Chemistry (Chem 1320 and 1330) |
6 |
2. College Physics (Phys 1210 and 1220) |
8 |
3. Calculus (Math 1500, 1700) |
10 |
Total Hours in Collateral Science: 24-29
V. Arts and Science Foundation Requirements (see College of Arts and Science forms)
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courses |
cr. hrs. |
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1. English 1000 |
3 |
2. American Government Course |
3 |
3. Foreign Language or Foreign Language Alternative |
12 |
4. Social and Behavioral Sciences (include depth of study course) |
9 |
5. Humanities and Fine Arts (include depth of study course) |
9 |
6. Two Writing Intensive Courses (one course must be 3000 level or above in major) |
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7. Electives as needed to reach 120 credit hours |
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Total General Education: 36+
Total Hours: 120
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Department of Geological
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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