Buffalo State University 29 courses 120 total credits
Professional Licensure: This program leads to a recommendation for New York State Professional Licensure certification; please check for certification requirements in all other states The Geology program offers students a variety of opportunities to investigate the materials that constitute and the processes that shape the earth. Classroom, laboratory, and field work provide a base for careers related to energy, the environment, and the exploration for petroleum and mineral resources. Graduates of the program are prepared to enter these fields and/or pursue advanced study in the geosciences. The Geology program includes all the coursework necessary for graduates to be eligible for obtaining a New York State license as a Professional Geologist. Student majors are strongly encouraged to pursue independent research under faculty supervision and/or an internship experience. Students may find additional information about undergraduate research possibilities from faculty and by visiting the Office of Undergraduate Research Web Site. A departmental honors program also is available. Students should contact the department for additional information.
| General Education23 Requirements | 33 credits |
| All College Electives | 13-22 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 credits |
Geology Major Requirements
Completion Requirement At least 7 credit hours from the following Earn at least 7 credits from the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GES 200 | First Year Geology Experience | 3 |
| GES 201 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GES 202 | Earth and Environments Through Time | 4 |
| Total Geology Major Requirements | 67-75 credits | |
Required GES Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses: Required Cognate Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GES 303 | Mineralogy | 4 |
| GES 306 | Sedimentology and Stratigraphy | 4 |
| GES 307 | Geomorphology | 4 |
| GES 323 | Third- Year Research and Field Methods Experience | 3 |
| GES 401 | Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology | 4 |
| GES 408 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| GES 418 | Structural Geology Field Experience | 1 |
| GES 428 | Geological Hazards | 3 |
| GES 452 | Hydrogeology | 3 |
| GES 472 | Geology Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Total Required GES Courses | 34 credits | |
Chemistry
Complete ALL of the following Courses: Required Cognate Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHE 111 or CHE 113 | Fundamentals of Chemistry I or Laboratory for Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 112 or CHE 114 | Fundamentals of Chemistry II or Laboratory for Fundamentals of Chemistry II | 3 |
| Total Chemistry | 8 credits | |
Physics
Complete ALL of the following Courses: Mathematics Requirement:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 107 or PHY 111 | General Physics I or University Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 108 or PHY 112 | General Physics II or University Physics II | 4 |
| Total Physics | 8-10 credits | |
Combination 1 Please choose ONLY ONE Mathematics Combination
Complete ANY of the following Courses: Choose Either MAT124 & MAT126 Combination OR MAT161 Mathematics Requirement:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 124 | Functions and Modeling II | 3 |
| MAT 126 | Applied Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Total Combination 1 Please choose ONLY ONE Mathematics Combination | 5-10 credits | |
Combination 2 Please choose ONLY ONE Mathematics Combination
Complete ALL of the following Courses: Mathematics Requirement:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 124 | Functions and Modeling II | 3 |
| MAT 311 | Introductory Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Total Combination 2 Please choose ONLY ONE Mathematics Combination | 5-10 credits | |
Combination 3 Please choose ONLY ONE Mathematics Combination
Complete ALL of the following Courses: Mathematics Requirement:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 126 | Applied Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 127 | Applied Calculus II | 4 |
| Total Combination 3 Please choose ONLY ONE Mathematics Combination | 5-10 credits | |
Combination 4 Please choose ONLY ONE Mathematics Combination
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Total Combination 4 Please choose ONLY ONE Mathematics Combination | 5-10 credits | |
Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEG 325 | Maps and Mapmaking Using GIS | 3 |
| GEG 425 | Fundamentals of GIS | 3 |
| Total Courses | 6 credits | |
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