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2022-2023 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 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 39-40 credits of required geology 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/biology). 

Program Requirements


Required Courses: 39-40 Credits


Capstone Requirement: 4 Credits


one or more of the following

Electives: 6 Credits


two or more of the following for a minimum of six credits:

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/P/U geology courses.

Total Credit Hours Required: 49-50 Plus 23-24 Credits of Cognates


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