University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences 11 courses 22-23 total credits
Learn more about the Earth Sciences department
| Minor | 22-23 credits |
Geological Sciences Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ERT 101 | Natural Hazards | 3 |
| ERT 102 | Climate Change | 3 |
| ERT 103 | Geology for Engineers | 3 |
| ERT 105 | Natural Hazards and Climate Change:Past, Present, Future | 1 |
| ERT 205 | Earth Materials | 4 |
| ERT 303 | Geological Mapping Techniques and Communication. | 3 |
| Total Geological Sciences Core | 11 credits | |
Three Electives
Choose three electives from the list below
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ERT 308 | Intro to Geochemistry | 3 |
| ERT 312 | Surface Processes and Hydrology | 4 |
| ERT 315 | Sedimentary Geology & Paleontology | 4 |
| ERT 325 | Geophysics | 4 |
| ERT 326 | Structural Geology/ Global Tectonics | 4 |
| Total Three Electives | 11-12 credits | |
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