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Nov 21, 2024
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2020-2021 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Geology, B.S.
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The geology curriculum gives students an understanding of Earth history, the processes that shape our dynamic planet, and a geologic perspective on how to make human interactions with the planet clean, safe, and sustainable. The Bachelor of Science degree is registered as a Licensure-Qualifying Geology Program with the New York State Education Department and is designed for those who wish to earn a graduate degree in geology or to immediately pursue a career in geology. Students in this degree program must complete 33-34 credits of required core courses, four credits of a capstone experience, six credits of electives, and 23-24 credits of cognate sciences (typically a year of chemistry, calculus, and physics).
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Required Courses: 36 Credits
Capstone Requirement: 4 Credits
one or more of the following
- GEOL 480 - Geology Research 1-3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits)
- INTD 491 - Geology Internship (variable credits)
- A preapproved geology field camp (generally 4-6 credits; offered by other institutions)
Electives: 6 Credits
two or more of the following
Cognate Requirements: 23-24 Credits
Grade Requirements
Minimum grade of 2.0 is required for all courses in the major and for cognates. Students may not S/U geology courses.
Total Credit Hours Required: 49-50 Plus 23-24 Credits of Cognates
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