Students with outstanding academic records in geological sciences are encouraged to apply for the senior honors program. The honors program centers on an independent research project which must represent a significant advanced undertaking in an area of academic or applied research. It must be approved by the department chair and by a faculty member who serves as the project supervisor.    Program requirements include a 3.2 grade-point average in the major and overall, maintenance of the 3.2 grade-point average through the duration of the project, completion of a minimum of 12 units of Geology 196H honors units under the direction of the faculty supervisor, and the preparation and oral defense of a written thesis.    Distinction in the Major will be awarded at graduation to those students whose projects are evaluated as acceptable. Proposals are available from the Undergraduate Advisor. Students whose projects require funding should contact the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) office.

 
 

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