AA BA geology

Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BA in Geology
(66 – 72 credits)
Department of Geology
College of Science, Health and Engineering

Why study geology?
Geology is the science of planet Earth. Geologists use elements of chemistry,
physics, biology and mathematics in interpreting the evolution of the earth
and its life forms. Applied geology addresses exploration of earth resources,
environmental quality and hazards and practical understanding of the planet
on which we live.

Other Degree Options
BS in Geology
BAE in Earth and Space Science, Secondary Education
Minor in Geology

Bachelor of Arts in Geology
Required Courses (31-37 credits)
GEOL 120 Physical Geology–The Solid Earth (5)
GEOL 121 Physical Geology–Surficial Processes (5)
GEOL 122 Historical Geology (5)
GEOL 311 Earth Materials (4)
GEOL 312 Crystallography and Optical Mineralogy (4)
GEOL 313 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4)
GEOL 490 Senior Capstone: Geology Field Camp (10) Requires GEOL 430/431
or GEOL 490 Water and the West (4)
or GEOL 491 Senior Thesis (4)
Required Supporting Courses (10 credits)

CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5)
Choose from one of the following supporting courses (5 credits)
BIOL 171 Biology I (5)
GEOG 328 Geographic Information Systems I (5)
GEOG 410 Geomorphology (5)
MATH 161 Calculus I (5)
MATH 380 Elementary Probability and Statistics (5)
PHYS 131 Introductory Physics I (4) and PHYS 161 Mechanics Lab (1)
Elective Credits (20)
GEOL 320 Environmental Geology (4)
GEOL 360 Geologic Hazards (4)
GEOL 408 Invertebrate Paleontology (4)
GEOL 411 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (4)
GEOL 430 Structural Geology I (4)
GEOL 431 Structural Geology II (4)
GEOL 470 Hydrogeology (4)
GEOL 496 or GEOL 425 Geology field course or Eastern WA Geology,
respectively (up to 5 credits)

Department Chair
Dr. Jennifer Thomson
SCI 134
509-359-7478


Department Assistant
Carolyn Harbolt
SCI 130
509-359-2286

Sample Careers
Park naturalist
Urban regional planner Geological technician


AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSE

E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT

COMMUNICATION (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)

ENGL 101 College Composition: Argument and Exposition (5)

ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)

ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)

QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.

HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.

SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.

MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE (15 credits)
CHEM& 161 General Chem.: w/Lab I (5)

CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)

GEOL 201 The Earth Through Time (5)

GEOL 122 Historical Geology (5)

HEALTH/REC/LEISURE/ACTIVITIES COURSES (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.

ELECTIVES (25 credits)
CHEM& 162 General Chem.: w/Lab II (5)

CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5)

GEOL& 101 Intro Physical Geology (5)

GEOL 120 Physical Geology – The Solid Earth (5)

GEOL 210 Pacific Northwest Geology (5)

The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major
programs:

Foreign Language
Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.

Cultural Diversity (one course)

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ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
ART 112 Non-Western Art (5)
CMST 226 Gender Communication (5)
CMST 227 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 247 American Multicultural Literature (5)
ENGL278 Women Writers (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
HUM 102 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5)
HUM 107 Introduction to Cultural Studies (5)
SOC 221 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
SOC 230 Sociology of Gender (5)
WS 201 Women of Our World (5)

International Studies (one course)

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BUS 120 International Business (5)
GEOG 230 World Regional Geography (5)
HIST 142 History of Japan (5)
HIST 230 Latin American History (5)
HUM 224 Contemporary Global Cinema (5)
HUM 241 The Impact of the Nazi Past (5)
MUSC 109 World music (5)
POLS 102 Comparative Government (5)
POLS 125 Introduction to Global Issues (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
POLS 205 Islam and the West; Theater of Cooperation and Conflict
(5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)