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Snow College is the place to start!
Our geology department has a great reputation for producing outstanding geology majors. Snow College graduates are very successful after transferring to four year programs, often at the top of their class. Why? Because our program is rigorous; our classes are small; students get field experience from the beginning. On this page you may find out what is required of geology majors at Snow College and what you can expect after you leave.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GEOLOGY MAJORS:
Below is a list of courses required of all geology majors beyond the Snow College GE requirements. Some differences exist depending on the university you plan to transfer to, your background in math and science, and the specific area of geology you wish to pursue.
Geology Courses:
- GEO 1110, 1115 - Physical Geology
- GEO 1220, 1225 - Historical Geology
Prerequisite:- GEO 1110, 1115
- GEO 2500 - Geology Field Studies
Chemistry Courses:
- CHEM 1210, 1215 - Principles of Chemistry
Prerequisites:- MATH 1050-College Algebra
- High School Chemistry
- CHEM 1220, 1225 - Principles of Chemistry
Prerequisites:- CHEM 1210, 1215
Physics Courses:
- PHYS 2210, 2215 - University Physics I
Prerequisites:- MATH 1210, 1220-Calculus
- High School Physics
- PHYS 2220, 2225 - Univeristy Physics II
Prerequisites:- PHYS 2210, 2215
Math Courses:
- MATH 1210 - Calculus I
Prerequisites:- MATH 1050-College Algebra
- MATH1060 Trigonometry
- MATH 1220 - Calculus II
Prerequisites:- MATH 1220
OTHER SUGGESTED COURSES:
Geology Courses:
- GEO 1060 - Environmental Geology
- GEO 1080 - Oceanography
- GEO 1050 - Geology of the National Parks
IT IS IMPORTANT TO SEE YOUR GEOLOGY ADVISOR Renee Mauche Faatz EARLY AND OFTEN to plan a schedule tailored to your background and your goals as a geology major. Feel free to contact her at (435) 283-7519 or by e-mail: renee.faatz@snow.edu
For more information on specific geology courses go to the Geology Courses Page or double click on courses above.
TRANSFER PROGRAMS FOR GEOLOGY MAJORS:
Where would you like to transfer to after Snow? Check out the geology program you will transfer to:
CAREERS IN GEOLOGY
Do you want to know more about what geologists do?
Check out this site: Careers in Geology
or this one from the Canadian Geological Society
If you are not sure about a major in geology or need more information contact:
Renee Mauche Faatz at (435) 283-7519 or by e-mail renee.faatz@snow.edu