Degree Requirements,
Minor in Geology at Kent State

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The Minor in Geology

The Minor in Geology is designed specifically for those who have a primary interest in a field that can be complemented by a basic knowledge of geological concepts. The minor can be of particular benefit to students majoring in the natural sciences, but is also of benefit to students with an interest in Anthropology, Environmental Law, Architecture, Leisure Studies, Business, Political Science, Journalism or other Liberal Arts fields.

Please contact the undergraduate advisor in Geology for assistance customizing a Geology minor to complement your academic interests.

Prerequisites and/or Corequisites

  Most upper-division Geology classes have prerequisites, many of which will be satisfied by majors in other sciences. Please consult the current version of the undergraduate course catalog for details.

General Requirements

At least 21 semester credits of approved coursework must be completed successfully.
Course graded on an S/U basis may not be applied to the minor.
No more that three hours of GEOL 40096, Individual Investigation, may be applied to the minor.
Does not require completion of GEOL 41092, Summer Field Camp.

Course Requirements
Course number
Course Name
Credits

Choose one from:
 

GEOL  11040
            11042
            21062
            21080

 

Earth Dynamics
Earth History
Environmental Geology
Oceanography

3
 Plus
Eighteen elective hours of Geology Credits which may include: GEOL 23063 (Mineralogy), GEOL 21061 (Glacial Geology) or any Geology courses at the 30000-level or higher, consistent with the general requirements for the minor.
18
Total Credits  
 21