Geology: Geoarchaeology, B.S.

General Education (40-41 hours)

(see General Education  for list of approved courses) 

Introductory Courses (8 credit hours)

• GEOL 1025 - Geology of the National Parks (LC or NL) or
• GEOL 1030 - Natural Hazards (LC or NL) or
• GEOL 1110 - Physical Geology (LC) and
• GEOL 1110L - Physical Geology Laboratory (LB)

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• GEOL 1040 - Earth’s Resources and the Environment (LC or NL) or
• GEOL 2200 - Global Climate Change: Past, Present, and Future (LC or NL) or
• GEOL 2250 - Oceanography (LC or NL) and
• GEOL 1105L - Earth and Environment Lab (LB)

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  and

   

• GEOL 1120 - Historical Geology (LC) and
• GEOL 1120L - Historical Geology Laboratory (LB)

Geoarchaeology Concentration Requirements

• ANTH 1400 - Archaeology (SB)
• ANTH 4300R - Archaeological Field Methods
• ANTH 4400 - Archaeological Laboratory Methods
• GEOL 3220 - Soil Properties, Genesis, and Development Across the Landscape
• One additional course (minimum 3 credit hours) in ANTH or GEOL at the 3000-4000 level.

Additional Information and Notes

2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses. 

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses. 

Electives to complete 120 hours. 

See Degree and Graduation Requirements  for additional requirements. 

Licensure to Teach

Students seeking licensure to teach Geology should pursue their major through Geology: STEM Education, B.S.  

Requirements to take State Board Exam (ASBOG) towards licensure

An application for approval to take the Fundamentals of Geology (FG) examination is designed for applicants who want to take the FG examination before acquiring the professional geologic work experience required for licensure. It is recommended that you take the FG examination during your final semester in college (assessment examination) or shortly after graduating from college. You must have completed a minimum of 30 hours of Geology coursework to take the exam. Students should consult with their Geology faculty advisor/mentor to plan coursework that will contribute to success on the FG exam. 

Field Work

Geology majors are encouraged to enroll in a field geology course (field camp) during the summer following the junior or senior year. In the latter case, graduation will be postponed until August and the requirement that the last 30 hours be completed at UTC will be waived. It is still required, however, that at least 30 hours be completed at UTC. 

Graduate Study Preparation

Most graduate schools in geology require a minimum of 1 year of calculus, 1 year of calculus-based physics, and a good background in courses from biology, chemistry, and computer science, and a geology field camp. Therefore, students intending to pursue a graduate degree in geology should take those courses that will best prepare them for the graduate program of their choice.

It is strongly recommended that the prospective graduate student also take GEOL 4997r. MATH 1710 and MATH 1720 may be recommended to precede MATH 1950, depending on preparation of the individual student.  

ClearPath for Advising

The ClearPath for Advising provides students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath for Advising guides also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree.  Your ClearPath is available through the Advisement website.