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The Earth Science undergraduate program offers eight major degrees: a B.S.
or a B.A. in Geological Sciences (with one concentration and five emphases),
a minor, and a five-year Bachelor/Masters degree.
for the major requirement sheets click here http://www.registrar.ucsb.edu/majors.htm.
This is our primary major, it focuses on general geology and has an optional
concentration in Engineering Geology.
Study of earth as a planetary system with focus on origin and nature of terrestrial
planets in the cosmos with a focus on the primary underlying physical and chemical
principles involved including astrobiological theories.
This major employs an integrated view of the earth as a dynamically linked system.
Students take traditional geology courses while pursuing coursework in related
disciplines, such as ocean, atmospheric, and earth-surface processes.
Study of the movement of water through geologic material and the resulting interactions
with a focus on earth surface processes.
Paleobiology is the study of fossils as evidence for the patterns and processes
of evolution over geological time. The paleobiologist seeks to understand the
geological context in which a fossil is found and to interpret the biology of
the fossil from a sound knowledge of living organisms.
This major focuses on a quantitative and physical interpretation
of Earth processes. Students in Geophysics take more courses
in math and physics and fewer courses in earth materials and
geologic field methods than do students in Geological Sciences.
The B.A. degree requires more general education courses and fewer
upper-division Geology courses than does the B.S. This major
is appropriate for students pursuing a double major.
B.A. in Geological Sciences, Science Education emphasis. This major
is intended for students planning to teach in primary or secondary
school. Consultation with the Graduate School of Education is strongly
advised.
The requirements for the minor are flexible, and we strongly suggest
that students meet with the undergraduate assistant before planning
their courses. This minor responds to a growing interest in geoscience,
and the increasing importance of geoscience to political and
social issues.
The Department of Geological Sciences at UCSB offers a Five-Year
BS/MS degree program in Geology and a Five-Year BS/MS degree
program in Geophysics. The programs enable excellent undergraduates
to obtain a Masters degree in a time-efficient manner.
Students who declare the major are responsible for satisfying
the major requirements in effect at the time of their declaration.
Students must complete the following courses: Geology 1 or 2 or
4; Geology 3; Mathematics 3A, 3B, 3C; Chemistry
1A-AL, 1B-BL, 1C-CL; Physics 1, 2, 3, 4 or Physics 6A-AL, 6B-BL,
6C-CL. Recommended: Mathematics 5B, 5C; PSTAT 5A; Geology 18
(fall and spring field trips) and a course in computer programming.
A grade of C- of better is required in all courses in the preparation
for the major.
Fifty-six upper-division units in geology are required, distributed as follows: Geology 104A, 114A, 114B, 115, 134, 160 (total of 2 units)
and Writing 109ST. In addition, students must take:
Geology 103, 104B, 118, one course from: Geology 102A/L, 102B/L,
102C/L and seven additional elective units from the list: Geology 102A/L, 102B/L, 102C/L (if not used above),
109, 113, 117, 122, 123, 124AA-ZZ, 156, 157, 160, 164B, 173; Geography 176A, 176B. Note:
Some courses may require additional prerequisites.
Students desiring this concentration must include Geology 100,
113, 117, 168 and 173 (or Geography 116) in their upper-division
electives. Also recommended for the concentration: Geology 124AA-ZZ
and 169, Geography 176A, 176B and Environmental Studies 144. Note:
The concentration will not be specified on the transcript or
diploma.
Students who declare the major are responsible for satisfying
the major requirements in effect at the time of their declaration.
Students must complete the following courses: Geology 1 or 2 or
4; Geology 3; Mathematics 3A, 3B, 3C; Chemistry 1A-AL, 1B-BL,
1C-CL; Physics 1, 2, 3, 4 or Physics 6A-AL, 6B-BL, 6C-CL; Astro
1.
A grade of C- of better is required in all courses in the preparation
for the major.
Fifty-six upper-division units in geology are required. The core requirements are: Geology 104A, 114A, 114B, 134, 160 (total
of 2 units) and Writing 109ST. The emphasis requirements are: Geography 110,
Geology 123, Geology 135, Chemistry 113A and 18 elective units
from the list: Geology 102A, 102AL, 102B, 102BL, 103, 124G, 157,
159A, 159B, 164B; Geography 133, 176A, 176B; Chemistry 113B,
113C; Physics 132, 133. Note: Some courses may require additional
prerequisites.
Students who declare the major are responsible for satisfying
the major requirements in effect at the time of their declaration.
Students must complete the following courses: Geology 1 or 2 or
4; Geology 3; Mathematics 3A, 3B, 3C; Chemistry 1A-AL, 1B-BL,
1C-CL; Physics 1, 2, 3, 4 or Physics 6A-AL, 6B-BL, 6C-CL. Recommended:
Geology 18 (fall and spring field trips), statistics and a course
in computer programming. A grade of C- of better is required in all courses in the preparation
for the major.
Fifty-six upper-division units in geology are required. The core requirements
are: Geology 104A, 114A, 114B, 134, 160 (total of 2
units) and Writing 109ST. The emphasis requirements are: Geology 130, 2 courses from Geology 164A, 164B,
164C, 6-8 units of Senior research experience (Geology 119, 181,
182) and 14-16 electiveunits from: Geology 102A, 102AL, 102B, 102BL, 102C,
102CL, 103, 104B, 117, 123, 124AA-124ZZ, 157, 160, 161, 168, 169, 171, 198/199; Geography
104, 110, 115A, 115B, 116, 133, 134, 166; Chemistry 113A or other
UCSB course with permission from faculty advisor. Note: Some courses
may require additional prerequisites.
Students who declare the major are responsible for satisfying
the major requirements in effect at the time of their declaration.
Students must complete the following courses: Geology 1 or 2 or
4; Geology 3; Mathematics 3A, 3B, 3C; Chemistry 1A-AL, 1B-BL,
1C-CL; Physics 1, 2, 3, 4 or Physics 6A-AL, 6B-BL, 6C-CL. Recommended:
Geology 19. A grade of C- of better is required in all courses
in the preparation for the major.
Fifty-six upper-division units in geology are required. The core requirements
are: Geology 104A, 114A, 114B, 134, 160 (total of
2 units) and Writing 109ST. The emphasis requirements are: Geology
117, 168, 173 and 21 units from the list: Geology 100, 103, 104B,
113, 118, 119, 122, 130, 164A-164C, 168, 169 (if not used above), 171; Environmental Studies 144; Environmental
Studies/Geography 114A; Geography 112, 162A, 176B, 176BL. Note:
Some courses may require additional prerequisites.
Students who declare the major are responsible for satisfying
the major requirements in effect at the time of their declaration.
Students must complete the following courses: Geology 1 or 2 or
4; Geology 3; Mathematics 34A-B; Chemistry 1A-AL, 1B-BL, 1C-CL;
Physics 1, 2, 3, 4 or Physics 6A-AL, 6B-BL, 6C-CL. MCDB 1A-AL,
MCDB 1B, EEMB2-2L, EEMB 3-3L, PSTAT 5AA-ZZ or Psychology 5. Recommended
courses: Geology 18.
A grade of C- of better is required in all courses in the preparation
for the major.
Fifty-six upper-division units in geology are required. The core requirements
are: Geology 104A, 114A, 114B, 134, 160 (total of 2
units) and Writing 109ST. The emphasis requirements are: Geology
111-111L, EEMB 120, Geology 121; two courses from: Geology 141-141L, 144,
148, 149, 159C, and 11-12 units from the list: Geology 122, 130, 157, 159A, 159B, 161, 164A, 164B, 164C, 189, 190; Anthropology 105, 153ST,
180A, 180B; EEMB 102, 103A, 103B, 105, 106, 107, 108, 112, 114, 115, 116, 134, 140, 150, 161, 173, 174; Geography 167, 170; MCDB 112. Students are encouraged to consider
a Senior research project in Paleobiology (Geology 199). Note:
Some courses may require additional prerequisites.
Students who declare the major are responsible for satisfying
the major requirements in effect at the time of their declaration.
Students must complete the following courses: Mathematics 3A-B-C
and Mathematics 5A-B-C; Chemistrty 1A-AL-B-BL-C-CL (or 2 series);
Geology 2, 3; Physics 1-2-3-3L-4-4L-5-5L or Physics 21-22-23-23L-24-24L-25-25L;
one course from Computer Science 5AA-ZZ or 10.
A grade of C- of better is required in all courses in the preparation
for the major.
Between 44-47 upper-division units
are required.
These units must include: Geology 104A, 135, 136; two courses from
100, 103, 123 134; Geology 114A-B series, and 4 elective units
for a total of 35 upper-division Geology units. In addition, one
sequence plus one course from the following: Physics 100A-B, 105A-B,
110A-B; Mathematics 104A-B, 122A-B, 144A-B; ECE 130A-B. Recommended
electives: statistics, advanced mathematics, Geology 18, 102A-L,
102B-L, 102C-L, 104B, 113, 124AA-ZZ, 157, 173 and 199RA; Geography
176A-B.
Every student must be certified for technical writing competence.
Certification may be achieved by submitting acceptable writing
in Geology 104A, by writing acceptable term papers in other geoscience
courses, or by completing a technical writing course with a C or
better. Writing 109ST is highly recommended.
Note: Some courses may require additional prerequisites.
Students who declare the major are responsible for satisfying
the major requirements in effect at the time of their declaration.
Students must complete the following courses: Geology 1 or 2 or
4; Geology 3; Mathematics 3A, 3B, 3C; Chemistry 1A-AL, 1B-BL,
1C-CL; Physics 1, 2, 3, 4 or Physics 6A-AL, 6B-BL, 6C-CL. Recommended:
Geology 18 (fall and spring field trips), PSTAT 5A and a course
in computer programming.
A grade of C- of better is required in all courses in the preparation
for the major.
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Forty-eight upper-division units in geology are required. The core requirements are: Geology 104A, 114A, 114B, 134, 160 (total of 2 units)
, Writing 109ST, and Geology 111. In addition, 20 elective units
are also required. Note:
Some courses may require additional prerequisites.
Students who declare the major are responsible for satisfying
the major requirements in effect at the time of their declaration.
Students must complete the following courses: Geology 1 or 2 or
4; Geology 3; Mathematics 3A, 3B, 3C; Chemistry 1A-AL, 1B-BL,
1C-CL; Physics 1, 2, 3, 4 or Physics 6A-AL, 6B-BL, 6C-CL; MCDB
1A-AL, 1B; EEMB2-2L, 3-3L. Recommended courses: Geology
18 (fall and spring field trips).
A grade of C- of better is required in all courses in the preparation
for the major.
Forty-eight upper-division units in geology are required. The core requirements are: Geology 104A, 114A,
114B, 134, 160 (total of 2 units) and
Writing 109ST. The emphasis requirements are: Geology123, Geography
110 and 18 elective units from the
list: Geology 100, 103, 104B, 109, 111, 113, 117, 157, 160, 164A-B-C,187;
Geography 104, 112, 116, 162A, 176A-B;
Environmental Studies 114A-B, 144. Note: Some courses may require additional prerequisites
Up to 5 units of Geology 160 (graded P/NP only) may apply to the
minor. All other courses to be applied to the minor must be completed
on a letter-grade basis.
No specific courses are required. Note, however, that most upper-division
courses in geology have prerequisites of lower-division geology
and often mathematics, chemistry, or physics. Consult the departmental
staff advisor for assistance in planning.
A minimum of 18 units of upper-division geology courses are required.
No more than 5 upper-division units of overlap between this minor
and the upper-division portion or your major(s) or other minor(s)
is allowed.The minor is not listed on your diploma, but it will be posted
on your official transcript at the time of graduation, provided
all other conditions are also met.
Note: Substitutions and waivers are subject to approval by the
Chair of the Department.
In brief, the program is as follows: A faculty member identifies
a promising junior-level undergraduate and the two agree upon a
research topic of mutual interest. In the Fall of his or her junior
year the student applies for admission to the program for the Fall
of their senior year, and may be accepted to the program the Winter
of his or her junior year. The student then completes the research
and coursework for the BS/MS degree in his or her senior and succeeding
year.
Program degree requirements
• preparation of one research paper
• oral comprehensive examination
• preparation of a satisfactory thesis
• completion of 30 units (at least 20 in graduate courses)
• completion of GEOL 201A and 201B, and GEOL 260 each quarter
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