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 two from the following:

GEOL 300/300L or above (excluding GEOL 304/304L and GEOL 316/316L)
MSCI 399 Q* - Independent Study (1 to 4 credits)
MSCI 442 Q - Coastal Geophysical Field Methods (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 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 independent study, internship, and/or directed undergraduate research and/or senior thesis may be used toward minor credit.