Coastal Geology Minor

Program Overview

The Coastal Geology minor at this institution requires 20 credits, including core courses in environmental geology, marine geology, and sedimentary geology. Students can choose from a variety of electives to tailor their studies to their interests, including hydrogeology, coastal hazards, and coastal processes. The minor provides a strong foundation in the geological processes that shape coastal environments and prepares students for careers in fields such as environmental science, resource management, and coastal engineering.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Requirements:
• Choose one from the following:
• GEOL 102 - Environmental Geology (3 credits) AND GEOL 102L - Environmental Geology Laboratory (1 credit)
• GEOL 111 - Physical Geology (3 credits) AND GEOL 111L - Physical Geology Laboratory (1 credit)
• GEOL 112 - Introduction to Earth and Marine Geology (3 credits) AND GEOL 112L - Introduction to Earth and Marine Geology Laboratory (1 credit)
• Complete the following:
• GEOL 304 - Marine Geology (3 credits) AND GEOL 304L Q - Marine Geology Laboratory (1 credit)
• GEOL 316 - Sedimentary Geology (3 credits) AND GEOL 316L - Sedimentary Geology Laboratory (1 credit)
• Choose two from the following:
• GEOL 300/300L or above (excluding GEOL 304/304L and GEOL 316/316L)
• MSCI 397 Q* - Marine Science Senior Thesis Research Methods (1 to 4 credits)
• MSCI 399 Q* - Independent Study (1 to 4 credits)
• MSCI 416 - Hydrogeology (3 credits) AND MSCI 416L - Hydrogeology Laboratory (1 credit)
• MSCI 440 - Applied Coastal Geophysics (3 credits) AND MSCI 440L - Applied Coastal Geophysics Laboratory (1 credit)
• MSCI 441 - Coastal Hazards (3 credits) AND MSCI 441L - Coastal Hazards Laboratory (1 credit)
• MSCI 442 Q - Coastal Geophysical Field Methods (4 credits)
• MSCI 444 - Long-Term Climate and Landscape Change (3 credits) AND MSCI 444L - Long-Term Climate and Landscape Change Laboratory (1 credit)
• MSCI 445 - Coastal Processes (3 credits) AND MSCI 445L - Coastal Processes Laboratory (1 credit)
• MSCI 497 Q* - Marine Science Senior Thesis (3 to 6 credits)
• MSCI 499 Q* - Directed Undergraduate Research (3 to 6 credits) (approved by the Geology Minor coordinator)