2023-2024 Course Catalog
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The Department of Geosciences offers a minor for students who wish to develop a working knowledge of earth systems to complement their primary majors. In order to minor in Geosciences, a student must complete the courses below with a minimum in-minor GPA of 2.0.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Section 1. GEOS Foundation | ||
Select one of the following options: | 6-7 | |
Option 1: | ||
Earth Science: Our Past, Present, and Future and Introduction to Earth Sciences Laboratory | ||
or GEOS 2104 | Elements of Geology | |
Evolution of the Earth-Life System | ||
Option 2: | ||
Earth's Dynamic Systems | ||
Subtotal | 6-7 | |
Section 2. GEOS Electives | ||
GEOS 3000 or 4000 Electives 1 | 12 | |
Subtotal | 12 | |
Total Credits | 18-19 |
4 credit courses may also be used to meet requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
GEOS 3014 | Environmental Geosciences | 3 |
GEOS 3024 | Computational Methods in the Geosciences | 3 |
GEOS 3034 | Oceanography | 3 |
GEOS 3044 | Geosciences Outreach | 2 |
GEOS 3104 | Elementary Geophysics 1 | 3 |
GEOS 3204 | Sedimentology-Stratigraphy | 3 |
GEOS 3304 | Geomorphology | 3 |
GEOS 3404 | Elements of Structural Geology | 3 |
GEOS 3504 | Mineralogy 1 | 3 |
GEOS 3604 | Paleontology | 3 |
GEOS 3614 | Soils 1 | 3 |
GEOS 3634 | Natural History Collections and Curation | 3 |
GEOS 3644 | Paleontological Laboratory Techniques 1 | 2 |
GEOS 3704 | Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks | 3 |
GEOS 3954 | Study Abroad (variable credits) | 1-19 |
GEOS 4084 | Modeling with Geographic Information Systems 1 | 3 |
GEOS 4124 | Seismic Stratigraphy 1 | 3 |
GEOS 4134 | Interdisciplinary Issues and Ethics in Water Resources | 3 |
GEOS 4154 | Earthquake Seismology 1 | 3 |
GEOS 4164 | Potential Field Methods in Exploration Geophysics 1 | 4 |
GEOS 4174 | Exploration Seismology 1 | 4 |
GEOS 4234 | Vertebrate Evolution | 4 |
GEOS 4244 | Morphology of the Vertebrates | 4 |
GEOS 4254 | Integrative Earth System History 1 | 3 |
GEOS 4264 | Sedimentary Basins 1 | 3 |
GEOS 4354 | Introduction to Remote Sensing | 3 |
GEOS 4404 | Advanced Structural Geology 1 | 3 |
GEOS 4624 | Mineral Deposits | 3 |
GEOS 4634 | Environmental Geochemistry 1 | 3 |
GEOS 4714 | Volcanoes and Volcanic Processes | 3 |
GEOS 4804 | Groundwater Hydrology 1 | 3 |
GEOS 4824 | Engineering Geology 1 | 3 |
GEOS 4924 | Tectonics 1 | 4 |
Denotes that there is/are prerequisite(s) in addition to the foundational courses listed in Section 1. If you are concerned about prerequisite requirements, please contact geosciences@vt.edu with any questions.
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