The University of Texas at Austin Jackson School of Geosciences 6 courses 16 total credits
The Geosciences Minor provides a selection of courses that will establish an understanding of the Earth’s history, evolution, and properties. The courses in this minor emphasize the chemical, physical, and biological processes that shape the Earth system. Students completing this minor will gain knowledge in the methods geologists use to characterize geological processes, such as identifying rocks, minerals, and fossils. They will also examine the role of geological processes on geological hazards (e.g. volcanos, tsunamis) and water and energy resources. The opportunity to gain skills analyzing data from laboratory and field settings supplement multiple other areas of study such as engineering, education, and business. Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division GEO coursework | 9 credits |
| College Requirements - Geosciences | credits |
| Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies | credits |
Hours chosen from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEO 303 | Introduction to Geology | 3 |
OR
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEO 401 | Physical Geology | 4 |
Hours chosen from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEO 405 | Life through Time | 4 |
| GEO 416E | Solid Earth Processes | 4 |
| GEO 416S | Earth and Planetary Processes Through Time | 4 |
| GEO 416W | Climate, Water, and the Environment | 4 |
| Total | 4 credits | |
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