UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2015-2016 CATALOGUE
B. A. Geosciences (GLY)
College: Arts & Sciences
With Secondary (9-12) Science Teacher Licensure
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 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 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 *331, *335, *441, 443, *465, *470, GGY +130, OCN 250
_____
Gas/Liquid: GLY 226, *426, *450, GGY +230, 433 OCN +150, 350
_____
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.
**Students planning to pursue licensure should apply to the Watson School of Education as soon as admissions requirements
are met (typically in the sophomore year) and plan their programs in regular consultation with their advisors. See
www.uncw.edu/ed/advising. Teacher licensure requirements are established at the state level and may be changed by the
state at any time.
In addition to completing requirements for the major, Geosciences majors seeking licensure in science must complete the
Teacher Education Program requirements and a minimum of 21 collateral hours including BIO 201, and BIO 202, and PHY
260, and GGY 230 and additional courses so that three physical science disciplines are represented with a minimum of two
courses from each discipline.
*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.
2/2/2016