BA in Geology
Admission to the BA in Geology is currently suspended.
Units required for Major: 65-70
Total units required for BA: 120
Program Description
The BA degree program is designed as a shorter, more flexible preparation for some geology jobs, earth science teaching in high school, and jobs such as park naturalist, environmentalist, geologic planning specialist, or in geology-related businesses. The BA degree can be used in dual-track majors combining geology with biological sciences, chemistry, physics, or engineering.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Lower Division Courses (21-26 Units) | ||
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| GEOL 5 | Geology Of Mexico 1 | 4 |
| or GEOL 10 & 10L | Physical Geology Physical Geology Lab | |
| GEOL 11 Digital Methods in Geoscience | 1 | |
| GEOL 12 | Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 12L | Historical Geology Lab | 1 |
| MATH 26A | Calculus I for the Social and Life Sciences 1 | 3 - 8 |
| or MATH 29 & MATH 30 | Pre-Calculus Mathematics Calculus I | |
| PHYS 5A | General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound | 4 |
| or PHYS 11A | General Physics: Mechanics | |
| Required Upper Division Courses (44 Units) | ||
| GEOL 100 | Earth Materials - Rocks and Minerals | 4 |
| GEOL 103 | Sedimentology/Stratigraphy | 4 |
| GEOL 110A | Structural Geology and Tectonics | 4 |
| GEOL 110B | Structural Geology Field | 1 |
| GEOL 111A | Field Geology | 2 |
| GEOL 111B | Field Techniques | 2 |
| GEOL 121 | Geology of California | 3 |
| GEOL 130 | Oceanography | 3 |
| or GEOL 180 | Water Planet | |
| GEOL 140 | Geology and the Environment | 3 |
| GEOL 189 Geology Colloquium | 2 | |
| Select at least 16 units of the following: | 16 | |
GEOL 101 Optical Mineralogy | ||
| Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology | ||
| Paleontology | ||
| Geophysics For Geologists | ||
| Volcanology | ||
| Surficial Processes | ||
| Geochemistry | ||
| Metallic Ore Deposits | ||
| Environmental Field Methods | ||
| Hydrogeology | ||
| Marine Geology | ||
| Computer Mapping in Geology | ||
| Petroleum Geology | ||
| Geology and Tectonic Development of California Seminar | ||
| Engineering Geology | ||
| Senior Research Preparation | ||
| Senior Research Project | ||
| Advanced Geologic Mapping | ||
| Total Units | 65-70 | |
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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.
General Education Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Basic Subjects (9 Units) | ||
| A1 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| A2 - Written Communication | 3 | |
| A3 - Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Area B: Physical Universe and Its Life Forms (6 Units) | ||
| B1 - Physical Science 2 | 0 | |
| B2 - Life Forms | 3 | |
| B3 - Lab (Note: Lab experience to be taken with one of the following: B1, B2 or B5) 2 | 0 | |
| B4 - Math Concepts 2 | 0 | |
| B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area C: Arts and Humanities (12 Units) | ||
| C1 - Arts | 3 | |
| C2 - Humanities | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area D: The Individual and Society (9 Units) | ||
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area E: Understanding Personal Development (3 Units) | ||
| Area E Course | 3 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies (3 Units) | ||
| Area F Course | 3 | |
| Total Units | 42 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Required in Major; also satisfies GE.
Graduation Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (6 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History | 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) 3 | 0 | |
| Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (12 Units) | ||
| English Composition II | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 2 | 6 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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If not satisfied before entering Sacramento State, it may be satisfied in General Education Area C2 (Humanities). "C- or better required." The alternative methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html
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Required in Major