Course variations

Course summary

Geology is the science of the earth. Geological research includes studies of minerals and rocks that compose the earth’s surface and interior, the geometry and interrelationships of rock masses, the structural configuration of the earth, and fluids within the earth. Geology also includes the study of modern physical processes and interpretation of the earth’s physical and biological evolution through billions of years of geologic time and into the future. The curriculum leading to the B.S. degree in geology is excellent preparation for graduate work in geoscience and environmental science.

Program modules

The modules include Math 1220 Survey of Calculus, Math 2212 Calculus of One Variable II, Chem 1211K Principles of Chemistry I, Chem 1212K Principles of Chemistry II, Geol 1121K Introductory Geosciences I, Geol 1122K Introductory Geosciences II, Phys 1111K Introductory Physics I, Phys 1112K Introductory Physics II or Phys 2211K Principles of Physics I, Phys 2212K Principles of Physics II or Biol 1103K Introductory Biology I, Biol 1104K Introductory Biology II or Biol 2107K Principles of Biology I, Biol 2108K Principles of Biology II, Geol 3002 Introduction to Earth Materials, Geol 4006 Sedimentary Environments and Stratigraphy, Geol 4013 Structural Geology, Geol 4015 Crystallography and Optical Mineralogy, Geol 4016 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Geol 4095 Seminar in Geological Sciences, Geol 4120 Basic Field Geology, Geol 4121 Advanced Field Geology.

Entry requirement for international students

Admission to Georgia State University is a selective process and meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance. All of the following minimum requirements must be met in order for an applicant to receive consideration as a freshman: Be a graduate of and have a college preparatory diploma from a high school accredited by a regional accrediting association (such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools), a high school accredited by the Georgia, Accrediting Commission, or a public high school regulated by a school system and state Department of Education. A Certificate of Attendance does not qualify a student for admission consideration. In addition students must have a minimum 2.80 high school grade point average calculated on the 16 courses listed above. Submit electronic SAT scores (including the writing section) with a minimum combined score of 900 with at least 430 verbal/critical reading and 400 mathematics or electronic ACT scores (including the Writing Test) with a minimum composite score of 19 with at least 17 English and 17 mathematics. Although not currently required (with the exception of home-schooled applicants), applicants are encouraged to submit SAT Subject Test scores of their choice. Permanent Undergraduate Admissions 29 residents, educated in the United States, whose native language is not English are encouraged to take the TOEFL. If the TOEFL is not taken, applicants from local areas will be required to take the Georgia State Test of English Proficiency (GSTEP) to determine appropriate admission. Have a freshman index (FI) of 2500 or higher.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Georgia State University

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Geosciences