Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Geoscience | Geology | Geoscience Technology
Area of study
Natural Science
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Geology concentration in the Geosciences B.S. program at Texas Tech University comprises 120 credit hours, including 41 specific to geology. The curriculum emphasizes foundational courses in geology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, preparing students for careers in the field. The program offers flexibility in scheduling, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.
Program Outline
Outline
Structure:
- The program consists of 120 total credit hours, with a minimum TTU GPA of 2.5 required to stay enrolled.
- There are 41 required credit hours specific to the geology concentration.
Course Schedule:
- The provided sample schedule details the courses typically taken in each year of the program.
- There is flexibility in the scheduling, with electives and minor courses able to be adjusted to individual needs.
Modules:
- First Year (Fall): GEOL 1303, GEOL 1101, MATH 1451, CHEM 1307, CHEM 1107, Personal Fitness and Wellness
- First Year (Spring): GEOL 2401, MATH 1452, CHEM 1308, CHEM 1108, ENGL 1301
- Second Year (Fall): GEOL 3401, GPH 3300, GEOL 2101, ENGL 1302, PHYS 1403 (or PHYS 1408)
- Second Year (Spring): GCH 3303, GEOL 3321, HIST 2300, POLS 1301, PHYS 1404 (or PHYS 2401)
- Third Year (Fall): GEOL 3402, GEOL 3325, GEOL 3301, English Literature (2000-Level)
- Third Year (Spring): GEOL 4321, GEOL 4201, GEOL 4327, HIST 2301, Foreign Language
- Summer I: GEOL 4301
- Fourth Year (Fall): Free Elective, Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Multicultural), Oral Communication Elective, Minor Elective, GEOS Elective
Other
Adjunct courses:
- Successful completion with a C or better is required before taking upper-division geoscience courses.
- Typically 8 hours from adjunct requirements can be applied towards the 18-hour minor.
Minor:
- Must be in mathematics, sciences, engineering, or a composite of these fields.
Multicultural Requirement:
- Can be fulfilled by a Social and Behavioral Sciences course or Creative Arts course.
Foreign Language:
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