Coastal Geology Minor

The curriculum in the coastal geology minor is designed to provide the student with a thorough education in geologic processes and features typical of coastal areas. The program provides rigorous education and practical field experience for students preparing for a career or graduate education in coastal geological studies.

Students interested in pursuing the coastal geology minor should consult with their major adviser and the coordinator of the geology minor to plan their program of study as early as possible. A student must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in all courses to be applied toward the minor in coastal geology.

Program Requirements

Choose one from the following:

Complete the following:

Choose 8 credits from the following:

Any GEOL 300/300L or above courses (excluding GEOL 304 /GEOL 304L Q and GEOL 316 /GEOL 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)

Total Credits Required: 20 Credits

No more than four credit hours of MSCI 396 , MSCI 397 Q* , MSCI 398 Q* , MSCI 399 Q* , MSCI 497 Q* , MSCI 498 Q* and/or MSCI 499 Q* may be included in the Coastal Geology minor.