A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- BS
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027 Catalog
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- The Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences is a technical program in Earth Science. This program provides knowledge and experience through lecture, laboratory, and field courses that will equip students to solve some of the most pressing problems of our region and society as a whole. Students will develop their understanding of physical and chemical Earth processes while gaining skills in spatial reasoning and analysis of complex systems. Within active, applied, and authentic learning opportunities, students will gain insight into geologic hazards, natural resources, and Earth's history. The region that surrounds Utah Tech University provides an ideal natural laboratory to apply the concepts of geological sciences to issues that impact the future of humanity.
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 230171
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_230171_ce3e9453
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Utah Tech General Education Requirements
general education · 8 items
- EnglishNot resolved to a course3-7
- MathematicsNot resolved to a course3-5
- American InstitutionsNot resolved to a course3-6
- Life SciencesNot resolved to a course3-10
- Physical SciencesNot resolved to a course3-5
- Fine ArtsNot resolved to a course3
- Literature/HumanitiesNot resolved to a course3
- Social & Behavioral SciencesNot resolved to a course3
Geological Sciences Core Requirements
major core · 20 items
- CHEM 1210& CHEM 1215Principles of Chemistry I (PS)and Principles of Chemistry I Lab (LAB) 1Not resolved to a course5
- CHEM 1220& CHEM 1225Principles of Chemistry IIand Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1Not resolved to a course5
- GEO 1110& GEO 1115Physical Geology (PS)and Physical Geology Lab (LAB) 1Not resolved to a course4
- GEO 1220& GEO 1225Historical Geologyand Historical Geology Lab 1Not resolved to a course4
- As published: “Field Methods in Geoscience Research 1”1
- 1
- 3
- 4
- As published: “Geomorphology 1”4
- As published: “Sedimentology & Stratigraphy 1”4
- As published: “Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 1”4
- As published: “Structural Geology and Tectonics 1”4
- As published: “Field Geology 1”5
- As published: “Independent Research 1”1
- GEOG 3600& GEOG 3605Introduction to Geographic Information Systemsand Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Laboratory 1Not resolved to a course4
- As published: “Calculus I (MA) 2”4
- As published: “College Physics I (PS) 1”or: PHYS 2210 Physics/Scientists Engineers I (PS)4
- As published: “College Physics I Lab 1”or: PHYS 2215 Physics/Scientists Engineers I Lab1
- or: PHYS 2220 Physics/Scientists EngineersII4
- As published: “College Physics II Lab 1”or: PHYS 2225 Physics/Scientists Engineers II Lab1
Electives
electives · 0 items
Choose 10 credits from among the following:
Choose 10 credits from among the following: · 8 items
- Advanced Geologic Investigation of Colorado Plateau Basin and Range provinces through national parksAs published: “Advanced Geologic Investigation of Colorado Plateau Basin and Range provinces through national parks 1”3
- 3
- As published: “Paleontology 1”4
- 3
- 1
- As published: “Advanced GIS Analysis 1”3
- As published: “Geoprocessing with Python 1”3
- 3
Travel Course Required (a single course cannot count for both the Travel Course category and the electives category)
electives · 0 items
Choose one (1) of the following:
7 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
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