Geology, Minor
The Minor in Geology is designed for students who are interested in acquiring basic knowledge in geology but not wishing to major in the subject.
Undergraduate Contact Information:
Dr. Nicholas Davatzes, Chair
Beury Hall, Room 307
215-204-2319
davatzes@temple.edu
Dr. Allison Tumarkin-Deratzian, Vice Chair and Faculty Advisor
Beury Hall, Room 308
215-204-2321
altd@temple.edu
Dr. Ilya Buynevich, Faculty Advisor, Geology
Beury Hall, Room 313
215-204-3635
coast@temple.edu
Dr. David Grandstaff, Faculty Advisor, Environmental Science
Beury Hall, Room 322B
215-204-8228
grand@temple.edu
Minor Requirements
Students interested in acquiring a basic knowledge of Geology but not wishing to major in Geology may pursue a minor in Geology by successfully completing the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EES 2001 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry I and Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory I (F) | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science I and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I (F) | ||
| Introduction to General Physics I | ||
| Elementary Classical Physics I | ||
| Honors Elementary Classical Physics I (F) | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Honors General Physics I (F) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus I (or higher) | ||
| Honors Calculus I (F) | ||
| Four 3 to 4 credit Earth & Environmental Science electives numbered above 2001, with a minimum of 14 credits, chosen with the approval of the undergraduate Earth & Environmental Science advisor. | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 26 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (F) - Fall only course | ||
Residency Requirements: At least 4 courses required for the minor must be completed at Temple. At least 3 Earth & Environmental Science courses must be completed at Temple.