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 Dr. Jennifer Thomson SCI 134 509-359-7478 jthomson@ewu.edu Department Assistant Carolyn Harbolt SCI 130 509-359-2286 charbolt@ewu.edu Sample Careers Park naturalist Urban regional planner Geological technician Associate in Arts BA in Geology (66 – 72 credits) Department of Geology College of Science, Health and Engineering

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 GEOG 201 Introduction to World Regional Geography (5) o HIST 211 U.S. in World Affairs I (5) o HIST 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5) o HIST 250 Introduction to Latin America ^D (5) o HIST 255 Traditional East Asian Civilization (5) o HIST 256 Modern East Asian Civilization (5) o HUM 109 World Arts and Culture (5) o PHIL 103 Asian Philosophy ^D (5) o POLS 211U.S. in World Affairs I (5) o POLS 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) COMMUNICATIONS (13 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition & Argument (5) ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)ENGL 201 College Composition: Data/Research/Analysis (5) HUMANITIES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 activity credits) Consult your advisor for course options. NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) CHEM& 161 General Chem. I w/Lab (5)CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5) CHEM& 162 General Chem. II w/Lab (5)CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5) GEOL& 103 Historical Geology (5)GEOL 122 Historical Geology (5) ELECTIVES (24 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. 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 201 Intercultural Communication (5) o ENGL 251 Voices of Women in Literature (5) o HPER 268 Diversity in Sports (5) o HUM 107 Gender Perceptions in American Film (5) o PSYC 139 Psychology of Women (5) o SOC 205 Racial/Ethnic Relations (5) o SOC 220 Gender and Society (5) o WST 139 Psychology of Women (5) o WST 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5) o WST 220 Gender and Society (5) o WST 251 Voices of Women in Literature (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. *One Diversity course is required for degree completion.