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Geological Sciences encompass a variety of types of studies of the Earth, including composition, structure, prehistoric life, internal and surficial processes, and geological history. These studies have applications in the discovery and use of mineral resources, fuels, and water; in protection of the environment; and in planning for natural limitations (climate change, earthquakes, landslides, resources, etc.) on societal development.
Total Hours Required for Degree: 120
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Geological Sciences
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Freshman Year Credit Hours: 28
Fall Semester
14
EES 220 | EES 220 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
4
Foreign Language 101
4
UK Core - Comp. & Comm. I
3
UK Core - Community, Culture and Citizen
3
Spring Semester
14
EES 295 | EES 295 - GEOSCIENCE ORIENTATION
1
Foreign Language 102
4
UK Core - Comp. & Comm. II
3
Geological Sci Premajor Math Courses
3
UK Core - Global Dynamics
3
Sophomore Year Credit Hours: 33
Fall Semester
17
EES 230 | EES 230 - FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOLOGY I
3
CHE 105 | CHE 105 - GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I
4
CHE 111 | CHE 111 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY
1
EES 350 | EES 350 - REGIONAL HISTORICAL GEOLOGY
3
Foreign Language 201
3
UK Core - Arts and Creativity
3
Spring Semester
16
EES 235 | EES 235 - FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOLOGY II
3
EES 360 | EES 360 - MINERALOGY
4
Foreign Language 202
3
UK Core - Statistical Inferential Reason
3
UK Core - Social Sciences
3
Junior Year Credit Hours: 29
Fall Semester
16
EES 450G | EES 450G - SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY
4
EES 461 | EES 461 - IGNEOUS AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY