The Department of Geological Sciences offers undergraduate work for both majors and minors leading to the bachelor of science (BS) degree. Emphasis is on fundamental applications of chemistry, physics, biology, and the scientific method, in the study of the erath; field experience is also stressed. Fifteen faculty members offer course work in many areas of surficial, tectonic, and stratigraphic geology.

The major program is intended to prepare the student for more advanced study in the fields of natural resourdes, environmental planning, oceanography, geophysics, and other earth science specialties.

Various scholarships are offered (and part-time work is available) within the Department of Geological Sciences, with the Florida Geological Survey of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (next door), and with other agencies of the state and federal governments.

Honors in the major can be earned by talented juniors and senios by pursuit of an independent project ending in senior thesis. For requirements and other information, see University Honors Program and Honor Societies.

The State of Florida has identified common course prerequisites for this University degree program. These prerequisites are lower-level courses that are required for preparation for the University major prior to a student receiving a baccalaureate degree from The Florida State University. They may be taken either at a community college or in a unviersity lower-division program. It is preferred that these common that these common course prerequisites be completed in the freshman and sophomore years.

The following lists the common course prerequisites or approved substitutions necessary for this degree program.

1) CHM 1045/1045L or CHM 1040 and CHM 1041 or CHM 1045C or CHM 1045E

2) CHM 1046/1046L or CHM 1046C or CHM 1046E

3) GLY 2010C

4) MAC 2311

5) PHY 2048C OR PHY 2048/2048L*

6) PHY 2049 OR PHY 2049/2049L*

7) PHY 2053C*

8) PHY 2054C*

Note: (*) the choice of physics sequence depends on the area of geology specialization. Contact department for details.

Please review all college-wide degree requirements summarized by the College of Arts and Sciences

A minimum of thirty-eight (38) semester hours of geology, as specified below and including an elective course chosen from among senior-level and graduate-level geology courses. A major will also include one year each of chemistry with labs, physics and labs, an dcalculus. No geology or required chemistry, physics, or mathematics course with a grade below "C-" will apply. Based on the recommnded series of chemistry, physics, and calculus courses, a candidate for the degree of bachelor of science (BS) in geology is required to successfully complete the following courses in addition to the other coursework required by the College of Arts and Sciences.

**GLY 4751 requires the expenditure of approximately $1400 by each student to cover the cost of travel and subsistence in the field. This amount excludes tuition. Students are expected to participate in field assignments which may require occasional physically strenuous effort.

It is recommended that students intending to transfer to The Florida State University for their junior and senior years' work in geology complete one year of college chemistry before transferring in order to avoid delays in their program of studies.

The required chemistry-mathematics combination may constitute a minor, or the student may select any other approved minor.

Requirements for a Minor In Geological Sciences

A minor in geological sciences requires a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours, at least four (4) of which must be above the GLY 2100 level.