Environmental Geology
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 and GEOL 1201 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 2: “C” or better in CHEM 1201 and GEOL 1202 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 3: “C” or better in PHYS 2110 , MATH 1550 , and BIOL 1001 ; Admission to the College; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 4: “C” or better in GEOL 2081 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 5: “C” or better in GEOL 3032 /GEOL 3061 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
Recommended as preparation for a career in environmental geology and related fields or entrance to graduate study.
Semester 8
- Area of Concentration Courses (6)3
- General Education course - Arts (3)
- Free Electives (6)
Semester 9
- Area of Concentration Course (6)3
- Free Electives (8)
120 Total Sem. Hrs.
1- GEOL 1201 is recommended in the first semester, but for students transferring into the major after the first semester, GEOL 1001 + GEOL 1601 or GEOL 1002 + GEOL 1601 may be substituted for credit.
2- GEOL 1202 is recommended in the second semester, but for students transferring into the major after the second semester, GEOL 1003 + GEOL 1602 or GEOL 1004 + GEOL 1602 may be substituted for credit.
3- AREA OF CONCENTRATION COURSES: Nine hours of geology electives that must be chosen from: GEOL 4020 , GEOL 4023 , GEOL 4043 , GEOL 4062 , GEOL 4081 , GEOL 4084 , GEOL 4085 , GEOL 4150 , GEOL 4164 , GEOL 4182 . Three hours of GEOL 3909 plus three hours of GEOL 3999 may be substituted for three hours of 4000-level area of concentration course plus three hours of free electives.
Geology
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 and GEOL 1201 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 2: “C” or better in CHEM 1201 and GEOL 1202 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 3: “C” or better in PHYS 2001 , MATH 1550 ; Admission to the College; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 4: “C” or better in GEOL 2081 and BIOL 1001 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 5: “C” or better in GEOL 3032 /GEOL 3061 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
Recommended as preparation for a career in geology and related fields, or entrance to a graduate study.
Semester 8
- Free Electives (6)
- GEOL 4000-level Courses (6)3
Semester 9
- GEOL 4000-level Courses (6)3
- Free Electives (8)
120 Total Sem. Hrs.
1- GEOL 1201 is recommended in the first semester, but for students transferring into the major after the first semester, GEOL 1001 + GEOL 1601 or GEOL 1002 + GEOL 1601 may be substituted for credit.
2- GEOL 1202 is recommended in the second semester, but for students transferring into the major after the second semester, GEOL 1003 + GEOL 1602 or GEOL 1004 + GEOL 1602 may be substituted for credit.
3- Area of Concentration Course: Twelve hours of 4000-level geology electives. Three hours of GEOL 3909 plus three hours of GEOL 3999 may be substituted for three hours of 4000-level area of concentration course plus three hours of free electives.
Geophysics
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 and GEOL 1201 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 2: “C” or better in CHEM 1201 and GEOL 1202 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 3: “C” or better in PHYS 2110 and MATH 1550 and BIOL 1001 ; Admission to the College; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 4: “C” or better in GEOL 2081 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 5: “C” or better in GEOL 3032 /GEOL 3061 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
Recommended as preparation for a career in geophysics and related fields or entrance to graduate study.
Total Semester Hours: 16-15
Semester 8
- GEOL 4000-level Course (3)
- Area of Concentration Course (3)3
- General Education course - Arts (3)
- Foreign Language Course (4)
Semester 9
- Area of Concentration Course (6)3
- Free Electives (8-7)
Total Semester Hours: 13-14
120 Total Sem. Hrs.
1- GEOL 1201 is recommended in the first semester, but for students transferring into the major after the first semester, GEOL 1001 + GEOL 1601 or GEOL 1002 + GEOL 1601 may be substituted for credit.
2- GEOL 1202 is recommended in the second semester, but for students transferring into the major after the second semester, GEOL 1003 + GEOL 1602 or GEOL 1004 + GEOL 1602 may be substituted for credit.
3- AREA OF CONCENTRATION COURSES: Nine hours of geology electives that must be chosen from: GEOL 4019 , GEOL 4045 , GEOL 4060 , GEOL 4062 , GEOL 4066 , GEOL 4068 , GEOL 4107 , GEOL 4150 , GEOL 4182 . Three hours of GEOL 3909 plus three hours of GEOL 3999 may be substituted for three hours of 4000-level area of concentration course plus three hours of free electives.
Geology and a Second Discipline
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS
SEMESTER 1: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 and GEOL 1201 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 2: “C” or better in CHEM 1201 and GEOL 1202 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 3: “C” or better in PHYS 2001 , MATH 1550 ; Admission to the College; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 4: “C” or better in GEOL 2081 and BIOL 1001 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
SEMESTER 5: “C” or better in GEOL 3032 and GEOL 3061 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
Recommended as preparation for a career in geology and related fields or entrance to graduate study.
Semester 1
CRITICAL: “C” or better in ENGL 1001 and GEOL 1201 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
Semester 2
CRITICAL: ”C” or better in CHEM 1201 and GEOL 1202 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
Semester 3
CRITICAL: “C” or better in PHYS 2001 , MATH 1550 ; Admission to the College; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
Semester 4
CRITICAL: ”C” or better in GEOL 2081 and BIOL 1001 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA
Total Semester Hours: 15-16
Semester 5
CRITICAL: ”C” or better in GEOL 3032 and GEOL 3061 ; 2.0 Cumulative, LSU and Semester GPA.
Semester 6
- GEOL Elective Courses (6)3
- Second Discipline Courses (3)4
- General Education course - Humanities (ENGL/HNRS 2000-level) (3)
- Foreign Language Course (4)
Semester 7
- GEOL Elective Courses (6)3
- Second Discipline Courses (9)4
Semester 8
- GEOL Elective Courses (5)3
- General Education course - Humanities (ENGL/HNRS 2000-level) (3)
- Free Electives (8-9)
Total Semester Hours: 17-16
120 Total Sem. Hrs.
1- GEOL 1201 is recommended in the first semester, but for students transferring into the major after the first semester, GEOL 1001 + GEOL 1601 or GEOL 1002 + GEOL 1601 may be substituted for credit.
2- GEOL 1202 is recommended in the second semester, but for students transferring into the major after the second semester, GEOL 1003 + GEOL 1602 or GEOL 1004 + GEOL 1602 may be substituted for credit.
3- 17 hours of 3000-level or 4000-level geology electives with at least 3 credit hours at the 4000-level
4- 21 credit hours from another discipline. 12 of these must be at the 3000 or 4000 level, and 6 of the 12 must be at the 4000 level. Courses should form a coherent sequence and come from one department unless pursuing an interdisciplinary minor. Selection of the second discipline courses should be completed and approved by the department and dean’s office by the end of the sophomore year.
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