1. Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study geology? Geology is the science of planet Earth. Geologists use elements of chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics in interpreting the evolution of the earth and its life forms. Applied geology addresses exploration of earth resources, environmental quality and hazards and practical understanding of the planet on which we live. Other Degree Options BS in Geology BAE in Earth and Space Science, Secondary Education Minor in Geology Bachelor of Arts in Geology Required Courses (31-37 credits) GEOL 120 Physical Geology–The Solid Earth (5) GEOL 121 Physical Geology–Surficial Processes (5) GEOL 122 Historical Geology (5) GEOL 311 Earth Materials (4) GEOL 312 Crystallography and Optical Mineralogy (4) GEOL 313 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4) GEOL 490 Senior Capstone: Geology Field Camp (10) Requires GEOL 430/431 or GEOL 490 Water and the West (4) or GEOL 491 Senior Thesis (4) Required Supporting Courses (10 credits) CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5) CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5) Choose from one of the following supporting courses (5 credits) BIOL 171 Biology I (5) GEOG 328 Geographic Information Systems I (5) GEOG 410 Geomorphology (5) MATH 161 Calculus I (5) MATH 380 Elementary Probability and Statistics (5) PHYS 131 Introductory Physics I (4) and PHYS 161 Mechanics Lab (1) Elective Credits (20) GEOL 320 Environmental Geology (4) GEOL 360 Geologic Hazards (4) GEOL 408 Invertebrate Paleontology (4) GEOL 411 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (4) GEOL 430 Structural Geology I (4) GEOL 431 Structural Geology II (4) GEOL 470 Hydrogeology (4) GEOL 496 or GEOL 425 Geology field course or Eastern WA Geology, respectively (up to 5 credits) Department Chair Jennifer A. Thomas Science Hall 134 509.359.7478 jthomson@ewu.edu Department Assistant Carolyn Harbolt SCI 130 509-359-2286 charbolt@ewu.edu Sample Careers Park naturalist Urban and regional planner geological technician Associate in Arts and Sciences BA in Geology (66-72 credits) Department of Geology College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

2. Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU  International Studies (4 quarter credit minimum) o GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5) o HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5) o JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5) o PHIL 131 World Religions (5) o POLS& 203 International Relations (5) o POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) COMMUNICATION (13 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HUMANITIES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) GEOL& 101 Intro to Physical Geology w/Lab (5) GEOL 120 Physical Geology – The Solid Earth (5) GEOL 102 Physical Geology II (3) With GEOL 102L Physical Geology II Lab (5) GEOL 121 Physical Geology – Surficial Processes (5) CHEM& 161 General Chemistry I w/Lab (5)CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5) HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ELECTIVES (24 credits) GEOL& 103 Historical Geology w/Lab (5)GEOL 122 Historical Geology (5) CHEM& 162 General Chemistry II w/Lab (5) CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5) These courses can be taken before or during the major Program.  Foreign Language o Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.  Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum) o CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5) o ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5) o ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5) o HIST 107 Chicano History (5) o HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5) o HIST 116 History of Africa (5) o HIST117 History of India (5) o ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5) o ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5) o ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5) o ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5) o SOC 160 Gender Studies (5) o WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5) o WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5) Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.