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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 University Catalog
Geology, B.S.: 120 units
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Offered by: College of Science, Geological Sciences Department
The curriculum matrix for the degree program may be found here. The curriculum matrix is the alignment of courses (curriculum) with the desired goals and student learning outcomes of the program. It shows what is taught and how these outcomes are achieved through the completion of the degree program.
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Major Required: 62 units
- BIO 1110 - Life Science (2) [B2] and
- BIO 1110L - Life Science Laboratory (1) [B2 and B3]
OR - GSC 2700 - Age of the Dinosaurs (3) [B2]
- CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I (3) [B1]
- CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1) [B1 and B3]
- CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II (3) [B1]
- CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1) [B1 and B3]
- GSC 1110 - Principles of Geology (3) [B1]
- GSC 1120 - Earth, Time, and Life (3) [B1]
- GSC 1410L - Principles of Geology Laboratory (1) [B1 and B3]
- GSC 1450L - Megascopic Petrography Laboratory (1)
- GSC 1510L - Earth, Time, and Life Laboratory (1) [B1 and B3]
- GSC 2150 - Mineralogy (2)
- GSC 2150L - Mineralogy Laboratory (1)
- GSC 2550L - Field Methods Laboratory (1)
- GSC 3000 - Geochemistry (2)
- GSC 3000L - Geochemistry Laboratory (1)
- GSC 3070 - Introduction to Global Geophysics (2)
- GSC 3070L - Introduction to Global Geophysics Laboratory (1)
- GSC 3230 - Geomorphology (2)
- GSC 3230L - Geomorphology Laboratory (1)
- GSC 3330 - Structural Geology (2)
- GSC 3330L - Structural Geology Laboratory (1)
- GSC 3600 - Hydrogeology (2)
- GSC 3600L - Hydrogeology Laboratory (1)
- GSC 4230 - Sedimentary Geology (2)
- GSC 4230L - Sedimentary Geology Laboratory (1)
- GSC 4910L - Field Module Laboratory (1-2) (1 unit required)
- GSC 3040 - Meteorology (3) [B5]
OR - GSC 3200 - Studies of a Blue Planet (3) [B5]
OR - GSC 3210 - Engineering Geology I (2) [B5] and
- GSC 3210L - Engineering Geology I Laboratory (1) [B5]
OR - GSC 3350 - Exploring Earth’s Oceans: Oceanography (3) [B5]
OR - GSC 3500 - Natural Disasters (3) [B5]
- MAT 1140 - Calculus I (4) [B4]
- MAT 1150 - Calculus II (4) [B4]
- PHY 1210 - Physics of Motion, Fluids, and Heat (3) [B1] and
- PHY 1210L - Physics of Motion, Fluids, and Heat Laboratory (1) [B1 and B3]
OR - PHY 1510 - Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics (3) [B1] and
- PHY 1510L - Newtonian Mechanics Laboratory (1) [B1 and B3]
- PHY 1220 - Physics of Electromagnetism, Circuits, and Light (3) and
- PHY 1220L - Electromagnetism, Circuits, and Light Laboratory (1)
OR - PHY 1520 - Introduction to Electromagnetism and Circuits (3) and
- PHY 1520L - Introductory Laboratory on Electromagnetism and Circuits (1)
Major Electives: 22 units
Select 4 units from the list below:
Select 18 units from courses listed below:
Any combination of courses listed below will satisfy the required 18 units. Emphases are listed to provide guidance for helping students to choose courses of interest that best fit your career goals, but there is no requirement for choosing a specific emphasis for fulfilling these units.
Geology Emphasis: 18 units
Emphasis Required: 10 units
Emphasis Electives: 8 units
Geophysics/Earth Exploration Emphasis: 18 units
Emphasis Required: 9 units
Emphasis Electives: 9 units
Environmental Resources Emphasis: 18 units
Emphasis Required: 12 units
Emphasis Electives: 6 units
Unrestricted Electives: 0-3 units
Select a sufficient number of courses so that the total from “Major Required”, “Major Electives”, “GE”, and “Unrestricted Electives” is at least 120 units.
General Education Requirements: 48 units
Students should view their Degree Progress Report (DPR) for information regarding their General Education requirements. Unless specific GE courses are required for their major, please refer to the list of approved courses in the General Education Program in the University Catalog, https://catalog.cpp.edu. When viewing the catalog, students should select the catalog year associated with the GE requirements listed in their Degree Progress Report.
Area A. English Language Communication and Critical Thinking (9 units)
At least 3 units from each sub-area
1. Oral Communication
2. Written Communication
3. Critical Thinking
Area B. Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (12 units)
At least 3 units from each sub-area
1. Physical Sciences
2. Life Sciences
3. Laboratory Activity
4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
5. Science and Technology Synthesis
Area C. Arts and Humanities (12 units)
At least 3 units from each sub-area and 3 additional units from sub-areas 1 and/or 2
1. Visual and Performing Arts
2. Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Civilization
3. Arts and Humanities Synthesis
Area D. Social Sciences (9 units)
At least 3 units from each sub-area
1. U.S. History and American Ideals
2. U.S. Constitution and California Government
4. Social Science Synthesis
Area E. Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (3 units)
Area F. Ethnic Studies (3 units)
American Institutions: 6 units
Courses that satisfy this requirement may also satisfy GE Areas D1 and D2.
Graduation Writing Test
The Graduation Writing Test (GWT) is suspended until Fall 2025. Students entering Cal Poly Pomona before Fall 2025 are not required to take the Graduation Writing Test.
Summer Sponsored Experience: 0 unit
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