UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2014-2015 CATALOGUE
B. A. Geosciences (GLY)
College: Arts & Sciences
With** or Without Teacher Licensure in Earth Sciences Option
Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) University Studies, (2) specific major requirements, and (3)
sufficient elective hours for a combined total of a minimum of 124 hours.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - GLY (Minimum 45 hours)
Core Courses: (27-29 hours)
_____ +*GGY 130
Introduction to Physical Geography (4)
or
+*GLY 101
Principles of Geology (4)
or
+*GLY 120
Environmental Geology (3), GLYL Lab (1)
_____ +GGY 230
Introduction to Weather and Climate (3)
or
+GLY 125
Natural Disasters (3)
or
+GLY 150
Introduction to Oceanography (3)
_____ *GLY 132
The Earth Through Time (4) Prerequisite: GLY 101 or *GLY 120 or GGY 130
_____ *GLY 205
Earth Materials (4) Prerequisite: GLY 101 or *GLY 120 or GGY 130
_____ GLY 390
Field Methods in Geosciences (2) Prerequisite: GLY 132 or consent of instructor
_____ GLY 390
Note: Must be repeated once for 4 hours total.
(Meets Applied Learning Requirement)
_____ GLY 495
Senior Seminar (1-3) Prereqs: Senior standing in GLY and completion of 18 hrs in the major
from courses at or above the 200-level [may be repeated one time for credit]
(Meets Computer and Oral Communication Requirements)
_____ +*PHY 101
Elementary College Physics (4) Corequisite: MAT 111
or
+*PHY 105
Introductory Physics (4)
or
+*CHM 101 General Chemistry I (4)
_____ +MAT 111
College Algebra (3) Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on the UNCW math test or MAT 105
or
+MAT 115
Precalculus (3) Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on the UNCW math test
or
+STT 215
Introduction to Statistics (3) Prerequisite: Satisfactory on the UNCW math test or MAT 105
or
GGY 222
Quantitative Methods in Earth Sciences (3)
Electives: (Minimum 18 hours)
_____
Complete at least one elective course from three of the following four thematic areas with
_____
at least thirteen hours above the 299-level (courses taken to meet core requirements may not
_____
count toward the elective requirement):
_____
Solid Earth Materials: GLY *201, *310, *311, *402, *416, 472, 473, GGY *437
_____
Processes: GLY +250, *331, *335, *441, 443, *465, *470, GGY +130
_____
Gas/Liquid: GLY +150, 226, 350, *426, *450, GGY +230, 433
_____
Earth History: GLY +135, 240, *337, 340, 420, GGY 333, 436
In addition to the courses listed above which satisfy the elective requirements for specific thematic areas, any GLY or
OCN course may be used as an elective. Selected courses in the field of physical geography (GGY 422, GGY 424, GGY
426, GGY 428, GGY 433, GGY 435, GGY 491, GGY 498, OR GGY 988) may also be used as electives. A total of 6
hours of any GLY, OCN, or GGY courses listed as 470, 491, 498, or 499 may be used toward the electives.
A “C” (2.00) or better average is required on all courses taken within the department, and a “C” (2.00) or better average
on all required courses above the 199-level in the department is required.
**In addition to completing the requirements for a major in geology and the other requirements of the Teacher Education
Program, the following courses are also required for licensure: BIO 201 and 202, GLY 150, PHY 260 and GGY 230.
Students planning to pursue licensure should apply to the WCE as soon as admission requirements are met (typically in
the sophomore year) and plan their programs in regular consultation with their advisors. Teacher licensure requirements
are established at the state level and may be changed by the state at any time. For more information on the Teacher
Education program admissions criteria and the courses required for licensure in North Carolina, see the WSE section of
the UNCW Catalogue.
*These courses require a lab
+May also be used to satisfy University Studies Foundations & Approaches and Perspectives requirements
Requirements to declare GLY: Completion of 24 hours
For further information, see the GLY website: http://www.uncw.edu/earsci and http://catalogue.uncw.edu.
This document is considered an unofficial guide. Please refer to your degree audit for the latest updates.
4/25/14