Overview

Offered by the Department of Earth and Environmental Science, 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.

Campus Location: Main

Undergraduate Contact Information

Nicholas Davatzes, Chair
Beury Hall, Room 307
215-204-2319
davatzes@temple.edu

Allison Tumarkin-Deratzian, Vice Chair and Faculty Advisor
Beury Hall, Room 308
215-204-2321
altd@temple.edu

Ilya Buynevich, Faculty Advisor for Geology
Beury Hall, Room 313
215-204-3635
coast@temple.edu

Steven Chemtob, Faculty Advisor for Environmental Science
Beury Hall, Room 325B
215-204-3958
chemtob@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:

EES 2001Physical Geology4
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 Hours26
(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.