Bachelor of Science Degree
Geology
The Bachelor of Science degree in Geology is a traditional undergraduate degree
in geology. It prepares the graduate well for entry into many geological careers
and for graduate school.
I. General Education Requirements
49 sem. hrs.
II. Geology Requirements*
40 sem. hrs.
A. Required Courses
30 sem. hrs.
GEOS101
Dynamic Earth (3)
GEOS112
Prin. of Earth Hist. (3)
GEOS211
Mineralogy (4)
GEOS513
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4)
GEOS521
Stratigraphy and Sed. (4)
GEOS523
Inv. Paleontology (4)
GEOS531
Sructural Geology (4)
Geology Field Camp (4)
B. Geology Electives
10 sem. hrs.
Selected from GEOS courses numbered 209 and above.
A grade of "C" or better required for each course.
III. Math and Science Requirements
23 sem. hrs.
A. Required Courses
15 sem. hrs.
MATH211
An. Geom/Calc I (4)
CHEM160
Prin. of Chem I (4)
PHYS103
Physics I (4)
BIOL102
Env. Biology (3)
B. Math and Science Electives
8 sem. hrs.
At least two additional courses selected from the following:
MATH212
An. Geom/Calc II (4)
CHEM161
Prin. of Chem II (4)
PHYS104
Physics II (4)
IV. Free Electives
8 sem. hrs.
TOTAL
120 sem. hrs.
* A grade of C or better must be obtained in all Earth Sciences courses present-
ed in fulfillment of the B.S. in Geology.
** Summer Field Camp (GEOS581) is not offered at Edinboro University and
must be taken at another institution approved by the Geosciences Department
and transferred back to fulfill this requirement. It is recommended that
Summer Field Camp be taken after completion of upper division courses which
may be between the junior and senior years or after completion of senior year
coursework. Summer Field Camps given at other schools usually range from 4
to 9 weeks in length and offer from 3 to 9 semester hours of credit.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE GEOLOGY
(Suggested Eight-Semester Sequence)
First Semester
ENGL101
College Writing Skills (3)
GEOS101
Dynamic Earth (3)
Core (3)
Core (3)
Distribution (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Second Semester
CSCI104
Essential Computing I (3)
ENGL102
Specialized College Writing and Research Skills (3)
MATH107
Precalculus Math (4)
BIOL102
Environmental Biology (3)
HPE Elective (3)
TOTAL
16 sem. hrs.
Third Semester
CHEM160
Principles of Chemistry I (4)
GEOS112
Principles of Earth Hist. (3)
MATH211
Anal. Geom. and Calculus I (4)
Distribution (3)
TOTAL
14 sem. hrs.
Fourth Semester
GEOS211
Mineralogy (4)
GEOS531
Structural Geology (4)
GEOG413
Geographic Information Systems (3)
Distribution (3)
TOTAL
17 sem. hrs.
Fifth Semester
PHYS103
Physics I (4)
GEOS521
Strat/Sedimen (4)
GEOS523
Invertebrate Paleontology (4)
Core (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Sixth Semester
Choose two from the following three Mathematics and Science
Electives: CHEM161, MATH212, and/or PHYS104 (8)
Geology Elective (3)
Distribution (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Seventh Semester
Geology Field Camp (4)
Geology Elective (3)
Free Elective (4)
Core (3)
TOTAL
14 sem. hrs.
Eighth Semester
Geology Elective (4)
Free Elective (4)
Core (3)
Core (3)
TOTAL
14 sem. hrs.
Mathematics and Computer Science
Department
FACULTY: Daniel M. Bennett, Patricia A. Hillman, Christopher Kennedy, Lydia
Kennedy, Pamela Ruth Lasher, Frank J. Marzano, Timothy S. Meyer, Joseph M.
Molnar, John Onderko, A. Marie Papesch, Patricia P. Pineo, Anne K. Larson
Quinn, Corinne Schaeffer, Marc A. Sylvester, David Tucker, Frederick J.
Weening, Richard K. White, Ellen Marie Zimmer
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers programs that lead
to the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Bachelor of Arts in
Mathematics with Actuarial Concentration, Bachelor of Science in Computer
Science, Bachelor of Science in Education-Area of Certification: Secondary
Mathematics (refer to the Educational Services Department), and an Associate of
Science in Computer Science.
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science also offers a mathemat-
ics minor, a computer science minor, an applied computer technology minor and
an applied mathematics minor. These minors can be coordinated with virtually
any academic discipline.
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science develops the capacity of
the student to analyze a variety of life situations modeling the problem environ-
ment with logical and numerical tools. As such, a strong foundation in mathemat-
ics and computer science becomes the basis for clear reasoning and problem solv-
ing in many other areas. Professionals in virtually all disciplines recognize the
importance of mastering computer skills, developing problem-solving compe-
tence and studying mathematics. When students develop their abilities in mathe-
matics and computer science they move from using the logical models proposed
by others, to being able to create new approaches for the problems and technolo-
gies of tomorrow.
Course offerings include courses in algebra, analysis, statistics, geometry, pro-
gramming languages, software design, database design and management, data
structures, networking, artificial intelligence, operating systems, and computer
architecture. The department also provides a variety of introductory courses from
which students in any curriculum may select according to their needs and inter-
ests.
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