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Program checklist · B.S.

Geological Sciences: Geology Track, B.S.

SUNY College at Geneseo · Geneseo, NY

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
40.0601
Credits (computed from items)
750-751
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196167
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196167_e4b91669
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

General Education Requirements (30-40 Credits)

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    Basic Requirements (Required for all Tracks): 16 Credits

    7 items
    1. GSCI 160
      Physical Geology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. GSCI 161
      Physical Geology Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    3. GSCI 170
      Historical Geology
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    4. GSCI 210
      Mineralogy
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. GSCI 431
      Geomorphology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. GSCI 491
      Geological Sciences Capstone Seminar I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    7. GSCI 492
      Geological Sciences Capstone Seminar II
      Not resolved to a course
      1

    Related Requirements (Required for all Tracks): 12 credits

    6 items
    1. CHEM 116
      Chemistry I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. CHEM 118
      Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      or: CHEM 203 - Principles of Chemistry I
      3
    3. CHEM 204
      Principles of Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. CHEM 119
      Introductory Chemistry Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    5. CHEM 129
      Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    6. MATH 221
      Calculus I
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    Geology Track Requirements: 24-25 Credits

    21 items
    1. GSCI 140
      Environmental Science
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. GSCI 141
      Environmental Science Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      or: GSCI 150 - Climate Change and Energy
      1
    3. GSCI 151
      The Geology of Climate Change and Energy Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      or: GSCI 135 - Dinos and Dodos
      or: GSCI 180 - Geology of the Solar System
      1
    4. or One 3-credit 200, 300, or 400-level GSCI Elective
      Not resolved to a course
      200
    5. GEOG 286
      Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    6. GSCI 301
      Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. GSCI 341
      Principles of Structural Geology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. GSCI 361
      Paleontology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. GSCI 451
      Stratigraphy
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. Three 3-credit 300 or 400 level GSCI electives from the following options:
      Not resolved to a course
      300
    11. GSCI 302
      Sedimentary Petrology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. GSCI 314
      Geology of Reefs
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    13. GSCI 315
      Principles of Geochemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    14. GSCI 445
      Tectonics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    15. GSCI 347
      Groundwater Hydrology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    16. GSCI 433
      Geological Applications of Remote Sensing
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    17. GSCI 434
      Planetary Geology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    18. GSCI 443
      Applied Geophysics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    19. GSCI 452
      Environmental Sedimentation
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    20. GSCI 455
      Basin Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    21. GSCI 463
      Dinosaurs with Research
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Geology Track Related Requirements: 11-12 credits

    12 items
    1. PHYS 113
      General Physics I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. PHYS 114
      Physics I Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    3. PHYS 115
      General Physics II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. PHYS 116
      Physics II Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      or: PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I
      1
    5. PHYS 114
      Physics I Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    6. PHYS 125
      Analytical Physics II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. PHYS 116
      Physics II Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    8. BIOL 117
      General Biology - Cells, Genetics, Evolution
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. BIOL 118
      General Biology Laboratory I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    10. BIOL 119
      General Biology - Diversity, Physiology, Ecology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. BIOL 120
      General Biology Laboratory II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    12. MATH 222
      Calculus II
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    Minimum Competence Requirement

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      Department Writing Requirement

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        Sample Course Map

        61 items
        1. First Year
          Not resolved to a course
        2. Fall - 13 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        3. GSCI 160
          Physical Geology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        4. GSCI 161
          Physical Geology Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        5. MATH 221
          Calculus I
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        6. CHEM 116
          Chemistry I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        7. CHEM 119
          Introductory Chemistry Lab
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        8. GSCI 191
          Introduction to Geology at Geneseo
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        9. Spring - 16 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        10. GSCI 170
          Historical Geology
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        11. MATH 222
          Calculus II
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        12. CHEM 118
          Chemistry II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        13. CHEM 129
          Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        14. WRTG 105
          Writing Seminar: (subtitle)
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        15. Second Year
          Not resolved to a course
        16. Fall - 14-15 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        17. GSCI 210
          Mineralogy
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        18. PHYS 113
          General Physics I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        19. PHYS 123
          Analytical Physics I
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        20. BIOL 117
          General Biology - Cells, Genetics, Evolution
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        21. GSCI 140
          Environmental Science
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        22. GSCI 150
          Climate Change and Energy
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        23. 200-level GSCI Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        24. GEOG 286
          Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        25. World Language (101)
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        26. Spring - 17 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        27. GSCI 301
          Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        28. PHYS 115
          General Physics II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        29. PHYS 125
          Analytical Physics II
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        30. BIOL 119
          General Biology - Diversity, Physiology, Ecology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        31. Global Society (CGC)
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        32. World Language (102)
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        33. Global Society (DPP)
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        34. Third Year
          Not resolved to a course
        35. Fall - 15 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        36. GSCI 341
          Principles of Structural Geology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        37. GSCI 451
          Stratigraphy
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        38. Global Society (SST)
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        39. Global Society (WCV)
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        40. Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        41. Spring - 15 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        42. GSCI 431
          Geomorphology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        43. GSCI 361
          Paleontology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        44. Global Society (CAI)
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        45. Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        46. Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        47. Fourth Year
          Not resolved to a course
        48. Fall - 14 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        49. GSCI 491
          Geological Sciences Capstone Seminar I
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        50. GSCI 361
          Paleontology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        51. 300 or 400-level GSCI Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        52. Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        53. Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        54. Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        55. Spring - 14-15 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        56. GSCI 492
          Geological Sciences Capstone Seminar II
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        57. GSCI 451
          Stratigraphy
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        58. Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        59. Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        60. Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        61. Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          1-2

        KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

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