UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2014-2015 CATALOGUE
B. S. Geology (GLY)
College: Arts & Sciences
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 59 hours)
Core Courses: (35-37 hours)
_____ +*GLY 101 Principles of Geology (4)
_____ *GLY 132 The Earth Through Time (4) Prerequisite: GLY 101 or *120 or GGY 130
_____ *GLY 201 Mineralogy (4) Prereq: GLY 101 or *120 or GGY 130, Pre/Coreq: CHM 101 (Meets Computer Requirement)
_____ *GLY 310 General Petrology (4) Prerequisites: GLY 201 or 205
_____ *GLY 331 Sedimentology & Stratigraphy (4) Prerequisite: GLY 201 or 205 or consent of instructor
(Meets Oral Communication Requirement)
_____ *GLY 441 Structural Geology (4) Prerequisite: GLY 310
_____ GLY 495
Senior Seminar (1-3) Prerequisites: Senior standing, GLY major, and completion of 18 hours in GLY from
courses at the 200-level and above
_____ GLY_____ Choose 10 hours of GLY electives above the 299-level based on option chosen.
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Option 1: Academic
_____ GLY 390
Field Methods in Geosciences (2) Prerequisite: GLY 132 or consent of instructor
_____ *GLY 470 Field Course in Geology (6) Prerequisites: GLY 310 or 311 & 415, 331, 390, 441, 471, or consent of instructor
(Meets Applied Requirement)
_____ GLY 471
Techniques in Applied Geology (1) Prerequisites: GLY 310 or 311 & 416, and 331, 441, or consent of instructor
_____ +*CHM 101-102 General Chemistry I, II (4, 4)
_____ +MAT 151-152
Basic Calculus with Applications I, II (3, 3) Prerequisite: MAT 111 or 115 or equivalent preparation
or +MAT 161-162
Calculus with Analytical Geometry I, II (4, 4) Prerequisite: MAT 112 or 115 or equivalent preparation
_____ +*PHY 101-102 Elementary College Physics I, II (4, 4) Corequisite: MAT 111
or +*PHY 201-202 General Physics I, II (4, 4) Corequisite: MAT 161-162
Option 2: Professional
_____ *GGY 328 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3) Prerequisite: GGY 215 or GGY 220
_____ GLY 390
Field Methods in Geosciences (2) Prerequisite: GLY 132 or consent of instructor
_____ *GLY 426 Geohydrology (4) Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and either GLY 101 or *GLY 120 or GGY 130
_____ *GLY 465 Introduction to Geophysics (3) Prerequisites: GLY 101, MAT 112 or 115
_____ GLY 470
Field Course in Geology (6) Prerequisites: GLY 310 or 311 & 415, 331, 390, 441, 471, or consent of instructor
and GLY 471
Techniques in Applied Geology (1) Prerequisites: GLY 310 or 311 & 416, and 331, 441, or consent of instructor
or GLY 498 Internship in Geology (3-6) Prerequisites: Junior/senior geology major, minimum GPA 2.50 overall, and
consent of instructor (Both meet Applied Learning Requirement)
_____ +*CHM 101 General Chemistry I (4)
_____ +MAT 111-112
College Algebra (3) Prereq: Satisfactory performance on UNCW math test or MAT 105, Trigonometry (3)
Prerequisite: MAT 111 or equivalent or satisfactory performance on UNCW math test
or +MAT 115
Precalculus (3) Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on UNCW math test
or +STT 215
Introduction to Statistics (3) Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on UNCW math test or MAT 105
or +GGY 222
Quantitative Methods in Earth Sciences (3)
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.
Requirements for Teacher Licensure in Geology: 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 WSE 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 2011-2012 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