ACADEMIC PLAN
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
MH 254
(657) 278-3882
http://geology.fullerton.edu/
Lower-Division (100-299 level)
Upper-Division (300-499 level)
The Bachelor of Science in Geological Science requires a minimum of 120 units to graduate, which includes 48
units in the major and 51 units of general education courses.
First Semester
Oral Communication (GE A.1) OR 3
English 101 (GE A.2)
Math150A* (major & GE B.4)
4
Second Semester
Oral Communication (GE A.1) OR 3
English 101 (GE A.2)
Mathematics 150B (major)
4
Geology 101 + 101 Lab**
Geology 201 (major)
3
***Chemistry 120A (Major & GE 5
B.1)
15
Total
Intro to the Arts (GE C.1)
4
3
Total
14
Student Action Plan
 If required, complete all
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Third Semester
Geology 380 (major)
3
Geology 303A (major
Chemistry 120B (major)
History 110A (GE C.4)
4
5
3
Fourth Semester
Geology 303B (major)
Geology 335 (major)
Biology 101 (major & GE B.2)
American History (GE D.3)
Critical Thinking (GE A.3)
Total
Revised 12-20-13 by Department Chair and
Associate Dean via Academic Advisement.
15
Total
remediation (Math 30A-B,
40, 45, ENGL 99 or 100)
by the end of your second
semester to avoid
Administrative
Disqualification, i.e. being
kicked out of the
university.
Complete GE courses in
areas A.1, A.2, A.3, and
B.4 with C or better.
Meet with your assigned
faculty advisor each
semester.
Visit UH 123B Academic
Advisement Center to
review GE and graduation
requirements.
Courses taught by your
major department will not
count for General
Education.
Student Action Plan
4
3
3
3
3
16
Meet with your GEOLOGY
advisor before the beginning
of your 3rd semester.
**One course from Upper
Division GE Area C.3, D.5, or
E must have a star (*)
indicating cultural diversity.
Fifth Semester
Geology 360 (major)
Geology Elective (major)
Physics 225 + Lab (Major & GE B.1
& B.3)
History 110B (GE D.2)
Major Related Field Elective****
Total
4
Sixth Semester
Geology 321 (major)
Student Action Plan
4
3
4
Geology Elective (major)
Physics 226B + Lab (major)
3
4
Apply for Graduation through
your Student Center once you
have earned 85 units.
3
1
15
Intro to Humanities (GE C.2)
3
*Must complete a total of 12
units in GE Area B
Total
14
Summer session: GEOL 481A (only offered in summer) (4)
Seventh Semester
Geology Elective (major)
3
Eighth Semester
Geology 498 (major)
3
Political Science 100 (GE D.4)
3
Geology 406 or 456 (major)
3
Intro to Social Science (GE D.1)
Upper Division GE Section C.3
Geology 481A (major)
3
3
4
16
Upper Division GE Section D.5
Upper Division GE Section E
Undesignated Units
Total
3
3
3
15
Total
Student Action Plan
*Eligibility for Math 150A: 1 or 2 on the AP calculus exam OR passing the MQE exam with 25 or C or better in Math 125. Also
students may taken Math 130 plus either Math 337 or 338 in place of Math 150A and 150B
**Students who have taken GEOL 110T or 140 before declaring the GEOL major may substitute one of these courses for GEOL 101
Geology 101 lab must be taken by all geology majors.
***Chemistry 115 is required if you do not pass the chemistry placement exam offered the first day of class
****Consult a Geology faculty advisor for appropriate alternative.
Students wishing to explore interests, majors and careers are welcome to visit the Academic Advisement Center
(UH-123B), home department for Undeclared Students and the Major Exploration Program.
Major Exploration - http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/Current_Students/Undeclared_Students/exploremajors.asp
Career Exploration - www.bls.gov/ooh
Undeclared Academic Advising by Appointment http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/Current_Students/Undeclared_Students/appoinment.asp
Revised 12-20-13 by Department Chair and
Associate Dean via Academic Advisement.