| Program name: | B.A. Geology: to be split into two tracks. |
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| Type of program: | Baccalaureate Degree Program |
| The program will be offered at: | Akron Campus |
| Existing courses required for completion of program: (list each individually, one course per line, with course number, title, and credit hours) | |
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| Earth Science track remains the same as the current BA in Geology with the exception that 3370:231 is being renamed Mineral Science per AS-07-050 (Undergraduate Bulletin: pg 109)
Environmental Science Track Geology Courses (17 credits) 3370:101 Introductory Physical Geology 4 OR 3370:100 Earth Science and 3 3370:104 Exercises in Physical Geology 1 OR 3370:200 Environmental Geology and 3 3370:104 Exercises in Physical Geology 1 OR 3010:201 Introduction to Environmental Science and 3 3370:104 Exercises in Physical Geology 1 3370:231 Silicate Mineralogy and Petrology 4 (to be renamed to Mineral Science(AS-07-050) 3370:310 Geomorphology 3 3370:493 Field Camp I 3 OR 3370:496 Service Learning 3 Including at least 3 credits from the following field courses: 3010:495 Field/Lab Studies in Environmental Science 3 3100:418 Field Ecology 4 3100:421 Tropical Field Biology 4 3350:495 Soil and Water Field Studies 3 3370:494 Field Camp II 3 3370:495 Field Studies 1-3 Non-Geology Courses (24 credits) 3100:111 Principles of Biology I 4 3100:112 Principles of Biology II 4 3100:217 General Ecology 3 3150:151 Principles of Chemistry I 3 3150:152 Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 3150:153 Principles of Chemistry II 3 3150:154 Qualitative Analysis 2 3450:149 Precalculus 4 | |
| Courses new to university offering required for completion of program: (list each individually, one course per line, with course number, title, and credit hours) | |
| Deletion of required courses | |
| Existing courses which can be used as electives in program: (list each individually, one course per line, with course number, title, and credit hours; if options exist, list by option) | |
| Electives (18 credits)
At least 18 credits of 300- and 400-level geology courses exclusive of required geology courses (Undergraduate Bulletin pg. 238). However, up to 8 credits of 300- and 400-level classes may be selected from the Environmental Studies Certificate electives list (Undergraduate Bulletin pg 192-193). | |
| Courses new to university offering which can be used as electives in program: (list each individually, one course per line, with course number, title, and credit hours; if options exist, list by option) | |
| Deletion of elective courses | |
| Change in number of elective credits | |
| Change in number of required credits | |
| Change in number of credits required for degree | |
| Change in other degree requirements | |
| Change in admissions requirements for direct admits | |
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| Change in admissions requirements for students using intercollege transfer | |
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| Change in admissions requirements to a graduate program | |
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| Rationale: | |
| Geology began as a recognized branch of science about two centuries ago. Like biology, chemistry, and physics, the field of geology has evolved with time; over the last thirty years the diversity and scope of geological science has grown tremendously.
Today the geosciences touch upon all aspects of the earth, including the oceans, atmosphere, natural resources, geologic hazards, the history of life, and the relationship between humans and the workings of this planet. In many ways the term “geology” is not an inclusive representation of the work that we now do and the subjects we teach. The evolving dynamics of geology are also reflected in the job market. Most of the career opportunities for geologists over the last 20 years have been for environmental geologist or in environmentally related fields. Because the field has become so interdisciplinary, students with a background in geoscience are a natural fit for most environmental positions. We propose to split the Geology B.A. into an Earth Science track and an Environmental Science track. This degree track is intended to provide students with an understanding of complex systems as they relate to the environment, with an emphasis on the interaction between the land, water, and biosphere. In addition, this new track seeks to give students an opportunity to better understand the links between science and society by including courses that examine environmental issues from the context of the humanities and social sciences. This track also fits in with the Department’s new title, Department of Geology and Environmental Science, and responds to requests from students for a degree in environmental science. Dr. Sasowsky, Director of Environmental Studies, has indicated that many students who have earned the Certificate in Environmental Studies wished that there had been a degree program in Environmental Science. | |
| Bulletin description: | |
| Bachelor of Arts
Geology • The General Education requirement and the second year of a foreign language. Earth Science Track • At least 44 department credits including the following: 3370:101 Introductory Physical Geology 4 3370:102 Introductory Historical Geology 4 3370:231 Mineral Science 4 3370:350 Structural Geology 4 3370:360 Introductory Invertebrate Paleontology 4 3370:493,4 Geology Field Camp I and II 6 • Elective geology courses (Minimum eight credits at the 300/400 level) 18 • Non-geology courses required for majors: 3150:151,2 Principles of Chemistry I 4 3450:149 Precalculus 4 • At least seven credits from the following: 3100:111,2 Principles of Biology I and II (or equivalent) 4 3150:153 Principles of Chemistry II (or equivalent) 3 3450:221,2 Analytical Geometry-Calculus I and II 4 3650:291,2 Elementary Classical Physics I and II 4 Environmental Science Track • At least 35 department credits including the following: 3370:101 Introductory Physical Geology 4 or 3370:100 Earth Science and 3 3370:104 Exercises in Physical Geology 1 or 3370:200 Environmental Geology and 3 3370:104 Exercises in Physical Geology 1 or 3010:201 Introduction to Environmental Science and 3 3370:104 Exercises in Physical Geology 1 3370:231 Mineral Science 4 3370:310 Geomorphology 3 3370:493 Field Camp I 3 or 3370:496 Service Learning 3 • At least 21 credits of 300- and 400-level geology courses exclusive of required geology. At least three credits from the following field courses: 3370:494 Field Camp II 3 3370:495 Field Studies 1-3 3100:418 Field Ecology 4 3350:495 Soil and Water Field Studies 3 • Up to 8 credits of the 21 credits of 300- and 400-level classes may be selected from the Environmental Studies Certificate electives list. Choose from: 3010:401 Seminar in Environmental Studies 2 3010:490 Workshop in Environmental Studies 1-4 3010:495 Field/Lab Studies in Environmental Science 3 3100:342 Flora and Taxonomy 3 3100:421 Tropical Field Biology 4 3100:426 Wetland Ecology 4 3100:427 Limnology 4 3100:430 Community/Ecosystem Ecology 4 3250:385 Econ. of Natural Resources and the Environment 3 3350:310 Physical and Environmental Geography 3 3350:351 Ohio Environment and Society 3 3350:405 Geographic Information System 3 3350:407 Adv. Geographic Information System 3 3350:415 Environmental Planning 3 3350:447 Remote Sensing 3 3350:449 Adv. Remote Sensing 3 3400:471 American Environmental History 3 3850:321 Population 3 4200:463 Pollution Control 3 4300:323 Water Supply and Pollution Control 3 4300:423 Chemistry for Environmental Engineers 3 4300:424 Water-Wastewater Laboratory 1 4300:426 Environmental Engineering Design 3 4300:427 Water Quality Modeling and Management 3 4300:428 Hazardous and Solid Waste 3 • Non-geology courses required for majors: 3100:111,2 Principles of Biology I and II 8 3100:217 General Ecology 3 3150:151,2,3 Principles of Chemistry I and II 7 3150:154 Qualitative Analysis 2 3450:149 Precalculus 4 |