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2023-2024 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Geology - BA, BS
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College of Science
Department of Geosciences
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- For more information about Geology, see the Geosciences Department.
- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
- Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with an advisor and log on to to check student-specific program progress.
Minimum University Requirements
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120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
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| NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is and either or . |
| Please meet with your advisor to complete your specific four year plan. |
Admissions Requirements for this Program
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
2.5 GPA |
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Third Year
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GEO 5XXX Geology Elective |
3 |
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| GEO 5XXX Geology Elective |
3 |
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or GEO 5XXX Geology Elective |
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or GEO 5XXX Geology Elective |
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Graduation Requirements:
Students must complete the Minimum University Graduation and .
- in conjunction with will fulfill the Integrated Studies requirement.
- will fulfill the Quantitative Literacy (QL) requirement.
- will fulfill the Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) requirement.
- and will fulfill the Communications Literacy requirement.
- Three credits of approved courses in: , , , and .
Students must also complete the .
- and will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement.
- will fulfill the Quantitative Intensive (QI) requirement.
- Two credits of approved 3000-level or above courses in: and .
Students must receive a grade of C- or higher in GEO courses for them to count toward the major.
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Geology Core Requirements
Geology Major Requirements
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