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Geochemistry
Amy L. Sheldon, Coordinator (ISC 252)
Faculty of the Departments of Geological Sciences and Chemistry.
This program provides a background in Geological Sciences and Chemistry as well as related areas such as Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science. The synthesis of these interrelated disciplines will prepare the student for graduate–level study and a professional career in geochemistry or related fields.
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Total credit hours required to complete major: 75
Basic Requirements | 52 semester hours | ||||
GSCI 111 | Geological Sciences I | 4 | |||
GSCI 112 | Geological Sciences II | 4 | |||
GSCI 210 | Mineralogy | 3 | |||
GSCI 220 | Petrology | 3 | |||
GSCI 315 | Principles of Geochemistry AND/OR | ||||
GSCI 320 | Isotope Geology | 3(6*) | |||
GSCI 391 | Seminar | 1 | |||
Electives selected from the following: | 12(9*) | ||||
GSCI 305 | Economic Geology | ||||
GSCI 341 | Principles of Structural Geology | ||||
GSCI 347 | Groundwater Hydrology | ||||
GSCI 351 | Stratigraphy | ||||
GSCI 352 | Sedimentation | ||||
GSCI 370 | Principles of Optical Mineralogy | ||||
CHEM 120 | General Chemistry I | 3 | |||
CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 | |||
CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II | 3 | |||
CHEM 125 | Quantitative Analysis Laboratory | 1 | |||
CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | |||
CHEM 212 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 | |||
CHEM 213 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 | |||
CHEM 214 | Qualitative Organic Analysis | 1 | |||
CHEM 240 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 | |||
CHEM 324 | Principles of Physical Chemistry | 3 | |||
*When GSCI 315 AND 320 are taken, 9 hours of GSCI electives are required. | |||||
Related Requirements | 23 semester hours | ||||
MATH 221 | Calculus I | 4 | |||
MATH 222 | Calculus II | 4 | |||
PHYS 123 | Analytical Physics I | 3 | |||
PHYS 124 | Analytical Physics I Laboratory | 1 | |||
PHYS 125 | Analytical Physics II | 3 | |||
PHYS 126 | Analytical Physics II Laboratory | 1 | |||
**CSCI 119 | Object-oriented Programming or | ||||
CSCI 120 | Procedural Programming | 3 | |||
**BIOL 117, 118 | General Biology I/Lab | 4 | |||
**or substitute course approved by the program director | |||||
Total hours as outlined | ||
Geological Sciences/Chemistry Required | 52 | |
Related Requirements | 23 | |
Total | 75 | |
Minimum Competence Requirement
A grade of C– or better is required for each of the following courses: GSCI 111, 112, 210, 220, 315/320, and 391; CHEM 120, 121, 122, 125, 211, 212, 213 and 214.
Department Writing Requirement
Students in Geochemistry will satisfy the writing requirement of either the department of Geological Sciences or Chemistry. The determination will be made by Dr. Sheldon, the Coordinator, and/or advisor upon review of student’s course selection. Students must consult with their advisor to ensure that they meet the College’s writing requirement.