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Program checklist · B.A.

Geology, B.A.

SUNY College at Potsdam · Potsdam, NY

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
12
Catalog edition
2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The geology curriculum gives students an understanding of Earth history, the processes that shape our dynamic planet, and a geologic perspective on how to make human interactions with the planet clean, safe, and sustainable. Although the Bachelor of Arts degree is not registered as a Licensure-Qualifying Geology Program with the New York State Education Department, it contains all of the same core classes as the Geology B.S. degree. This degree is ideal for students who are pursuing a double major with another B.A. degree field because it requires fewer cognates and does not require a capstone experience. Should a student with a B.A. decide to pursue a professional geologist license, they could meet the educational requirements by taking an additional three credits of college-level math (beyond college algebra) and three additional credits in college-level chemistry, biology, or physics (note: this is our interpretation of the requirements and graduates should double check with NYSED). Students in this degree program must complete 39-40 credits of required geology courses, six credits of electives, and 12 credits of cognate sciences (a year of chemistry and Calculus I).
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196200
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196200_e39bee6d
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Program Requirements

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    Core Required Courses: 36 Credits

    11 items
    1. GEOL 101
      Environmental Geology 1 and 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: GEOL 103 - Physical Geology 1 and 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      or: GEOL 125 - Earth Systems 1 and 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
    2. GEOL 200
      Historical Geology 1 and 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. GEOL 201
      Field Methods in Geology 2 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. GEOL 301
      Sedimentary Geology 1 and 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. GEOL 302
      Principles of Paleontology 1 and 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. GEOL 311
      Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy 1 and 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. GEOL 320
      Geochemistry 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. GEOL 350
      Geomorphology 1 and 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    9. GEOL 405
      Structural Geology 1 and 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    10. GEOL 425
      Scientific Communication 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    11. GEOL 445
      Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 1 and 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course

    Electives: 6 Credits

    8 items
    1. GEOL 306
      Geology of our National Parks 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. GEOL 380
      Climate Change Past and Present 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. GEOL 407
      Geophysics 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. GEOL 410
      Hydrogeology 1 and 2 Credit(s) (taken for 3 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. GEOL 440
      Sustainability of Earth Matls 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. GEOL 452V
      Regional Geology 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. GEOL 480
      Geology Research 1-3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. GISC 410
      Advanced GIS 1-3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Cognate Requirements: 12 Credits

    3 items
    1. CHEM 105
      General Chemistry 1 1-3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. CHEM 106
      General Chemistry 2 1-3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. MATH 151
      Calculus I 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    Note(s)

    3 items
    1. Students may not count major requirements taken S/P/U towards the Geology major (B.A.).
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Students graduating with a Geology major (B.A.) must complete the major requirements with at least a 2.0 grade in each course and a 2.0/S in each cognate course.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Students considering the S/P/U grade option for a cognate course should consult with their advisor.
      Not resolved to a course
    Source. SUNY College at Potsdam, catalog 2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog — https://catalog.potsdam.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=11&poid=2498&returnto=893. Captured page pages/0048.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.