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for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Geology Major. The bachelor's degree with a major in geology consists
of 125-133 units, including 44-45 units of geology. For general degree requirements
see Degree Requirements. Students planning
graduate study are advised to meet the foreign language requirements of
the institu tions they plan to attend.
High School Preparation. Adequate high school preparation for a major
in geology will facilitate the progress of students through our program.
This preparation should include: algebra (2 years), plane and solid geometry,
trigonometry, chemistry, physics or biology, and English (4 years).
Geology Major
Major requirements (44-45 units)
Lower-division requirements GEOL 1 or 15, 12 and 13 concurrently, 30 (10-11
units)
Upper-division requirements
GEOL 100, 101, 102, 104, 106, 107, 108A, 108B, two of the following: GEOL
105, 110, 122 (28 units)
Upper-division geology electives (see Note 2) (6 units)
Additional requirements (29-30 units)
CHEM 1A, 1B; MATH 75; MATH 76 or GEOL 177 and one of MATH 77, GEOL 180 or
C SCI 101; PHYS 2A, 2B
General Education* (45 units)
Electives and remaining degree requirements (7-11 units)
(see Degree Requirements); may be used toward
a minor
Total (125-131 units)
* Of the 51 required General Education units, it is anticipated that 6 will
be satisfied by CHEM 1A, 1B and MATH 75 if intermediate algebra was completed
in high school (see General Education). Consult
the Geology Department or your faculty adviser for details.
A Minor in Geology consists of 20 units of coursework approved by a departmental
faculty member and must include 6 upper-division units.
Earth Science Emphasis
The B.A. in Natural Sciences is designed primarily to meet the needs of
students interested in pursuing a teaching career in the sciences at the
secondary level. Students interested in satisfying the waiver program in
the natural sciences should consult an appropriate adviser in their academic
program. Contact either the Department of Geology
or the Office of the Dean, College of Natural Sciences.
The degree is also a suitable choice for students with a general interest
in earth science and interest in pursuing a career in environmental science,
law, medicine, dentistry, optometry, and other areas for which the breadth
of scientific coverage of this degree is advantageous.
For a full description of the degree, including all of the emphases, see
the Natural Science Interdisciplinary Courses
section in this catalog. The B.A. in Natural Sciences with the Earth Science
Emphasis is as follows:
Core requirements (37-38 units)
Biology (see note 1) (12-13 units)
BIOSC 1A or BIOL 151, BIOSC 1B, BIOSC 130
Chemistry (10 units)
CHEM 1A, 1B
Geology (see note 1) (8 units)
GEOL 1 and 3 (or 15), GEOL 168
Natural Science (3 units)
N SCI 106
Physical Science (4 units)
P SCI 21
Earth Science Emphasis (43 units)
CHEM 8 or P SCI 168 (3 units)
PHYS 2A, 2B2 (8 units)
GEOL 12, 30, 100, 101, 102, 105, 106, 112, 155 (26 units)
Select two courses: GEOL 110, 114, 117, 124; GEOG 111 (6 units)
General Education (51 units)
Total (see notes 3,4) (124 units)
The Department of Geology offers graduate courses of instruction and
research leading to the Master of Science degree. The graduate courses are
designed to meet the needs of individuals with several different career
goals. Accordingly, the objectives of the program are as follows: (1) to
prepare students for enrollment in Ph.D. programs in geology and related
sciences, (2) to prepare students for employment as professional geoscientists
with industry or government, and (3) to further the content knowledge and
teaching skills of secondary school and junior college teachers in the earth
sciences.
Graduate studies offered in traditional geology include sedimentary geology
(paleoecology, diagenesis, depositional environments, basin analysis, stratigraphy);
structural geology and field mapping; petrology (plutonic, volcanic, sedimentary,
metamorphic, and mineralized and hydrothermally altered rocks); and geochemistry.
In addition to classical geology, the graduate program offers studies in
applied geology. The curriculum is usually interdisciplinary with an environmental
focus, involving coursework in geology, civil engineering, chemistry, soil
sciences, and other areas. Three applied geology emphases are offered: (1)
engineering and geotechnical geology, (2) hydrogeology (physical or chemical
options), and (3) ore deposits. Students of applied geology are encouraged
to undertake theses involving support and supervision by professionals in
private and public sectors.
University requirements are met through satisfactory completion of core
courses and specialty courses in the curriculum emphasis.
Core courses. All students in the graduate program are required to
complete the following core courses:
GEOL 201 Seminar in Geology (3 units)
GEOL 299 Thesis (6 units)
In addition, students studying applied geology should take the following
courses before or during their graduate experience:
GEOL 114 Engineering Geology (3 units)
GEOL 117 Hydrogeology (3 units)
GEOL 124 Geochemistry (3 units)
All other students not in applied geology must complete GEOL 201 and one
of the following three courses: GEOL 114, GEOL 117, or GEOL 124.
The graduate program for the Master of Science degree in Geology is based
on the equivalent of the undergraduate major in geology at California State
University, Fresno. Two-thirds of the 30 units required for the degree must
be in geology, and at least 21 of the 30 units must be 200-series courses.
For specific requirements consult the geology graduate program coordinator;
for general requirements see Division
of Graduate Studies. (See also Admission
to Graduate Standing, Advancement
to Candidacy, Program Requirements,
and Criteria for Thesis and Project.)
Under the direction of his/her graduate faculty adviser, each student prepares
and submits an individually designed program within the following framework:
courses including at least 21 units in 200-series.
Specific requirements (see below) (20 units)
Approved upper-division or graduate course electives in geology or related
fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and mathematics.
Electives determined in consultation with graduate adviser (10 units)
Approved electives in geology or related fields (0-6 units)
Total (30 units)
Specific Requirements. Students in applied geology should follow the
curriculum specified for each of the three emphases. Modifications may be
made with approval of the graduate faculty adviser. GEOL 299 (6 units total).
An oral presentation of thesis is required. Graduate students of geology
doing a thesis on a foreign country must be proficient in the language in
which source materials are published.
