A Minor in Geology is designed for students interested in Earth Sciences, but with a major in another Department. For example, majors in other sciences, mathematics, engineering, and business often find employment in environmental, resource-related, and energy-related industries. For these majors, the Geology Minor broadens the individual’s understanding of the Earth Sciences and how they relate to human endeavors.

1. Lower Division Required Courses (18 or 19 units)

CHEM 101 General Chemistry I and Lab (4/1)
or CHEM 100/100L Principles of Chemistry and Lab (3/1)
GEOL 101/102 Geology of Planet Earth and Lab (3/1)
GEOL 110/112 Earth and Life Through Time and Lab (3/1)
GEOL 207/L Mineralogy and Lab (3/1)
GEOL 235 Introduction to Field Methods (2)

2. Upper Division Required Courses (8 units)

GEOL 307/L Petrology and Lab (3/1)
GEOL 351/L Fundamentals of Paleontology and Lab (3/1)

3. Upper Division Electives (3 units)

These should be selected from any Upper Division Geology courses exclusive of 498 and 499.

Total Units Required in the Minor: 29-30

If you would like more information about this program, please contact geology@csun.edu.