Jeffrey D. Keith, Chair
S-389 ESC, (801) 422-3918
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Advisement Center
N-179 ESC, (801) 422-6270
Admission to Degree Program
All degree programs in the Department of Geology are open
enrollment. However, special limitations apply for teaching
majors.
The Discipline
Geology is the study of Earth’s origin and development and of the
natural processes that have operated upon it and within it from
the time the solar system was created. With the development of
remote sensing technology and the exploration of the solar system
by manned and unmanned spacecraft, geology has expanded to
include the Moon, other planets and their moons, and small
bodies that orbit the sun. A student of geology will study the
major features of Earth: the continents, the ocean basins, the
structure of mountains, the origin of minerals, the nature of
fossils, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and glaciers.
Career Opportunities
Graduates have the opportunity to work both outdoors and in the
laboratory, pursuing careers in energy, mineral, and water
resources or in environmental evaluation with industry,
government, or consulting firms. The substantial preparation in
basic sciences and mathematics also leads to a broad spectrum of
teaching opportunities.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a BYU bachelor’s degree a student must complete, in
addition to all requirements for a specific major, the following
university requirements:
- The university core, consisting of requirements in general and
religious education. (See the University Core section of this
catalog for details. For a complete listing of courses that meet
university core requirements, see the current class schedule.)
- A minimum of 30 credit hours in residence
- A minimum of 120 credit hours
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
Undergraduate Programs and Degrees
| BA |
Earth and Space Science Education |
| BS |
Geology |
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Emphasis (optional):
Environmental Geology |
| Minors |
Geology
Geology Teaching |
Students should see their college advisement center for help or
information concerning the undergraduate programs.
Graduate Programs and Degrees
MS Geology
For more information see the BYU 2005–2006
Graduate Catalog.
