Department of Geology (GLY) David L. White, Interim Chair Richard N. Abbott, Jr. Ellen A. Cowan Steven J. Hageman Loren A. Raymond Kristen E. St. John Fred Webb, Jr. The fundamental purpose of the Department of Geology is to promote a scientific understanding of earth systems - an awareness essential to an environmentally sound and sustainable future for the human race. The specific purposes of the Department of Geology are: 1. To provide all students with the opportunity to learn about the nature of science and basic scientific principles through the study of geology. 2. To introduce students to the many ways in which geology is interwoven into the fabric of modern civilization. 3. To provide students with an understanding of the interrelationships of the basic parts of Earth Systems. 4. To provide students who seek a career in geology with the sound background for productive work in the profession and in graduate studies. 5. To provide present and future teachers with the knowledge and methods necessary for competent instruction in the earth and environmental sciences. 6. To provide members of the public with the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Earth Systems of which they are a part. All majors in geology require a minimum of 122 semester hours for the degree. The Bachelor of Arts degree requires a minor. In addition to core curriculum, major and minor requirements, electives must be taken to meet the total required minimum hours. Two semester hours of free electives OUTSIDE the major discipline are required. A major in geology leading to either the Bachelor of Arts degree or the Bachelor of Science (non-teaching) degree is appropriate for those students who intend to pursue graduate studies in Geology. The Bachelor of Science (non-teaching) degree is recommended for students who seek a career at the Bachelor degree level. The programs consist of the following, in addition to general requirements for B.A. and B.S. (non-teaching) degrees in this college as stated elsewhere in this catalog. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geology Students pursuing the B.A. degree in Geology (non-teaching) must complete a minimum of 34 semester hours of geology courses above the 1000 level. Required courses include GLY 2215, 2735, 3150, 3215, 3715, 3800, 4024, 4210, and 4620 or 4703, or both 4501 and 4510, and an approved six semester hour geology summer field course. In addition, students must complete the following cognate courses: MAT 1110, 1120; CHE 1101, 1110, 1102, 1120; PHY 1150 and 1151. Additional courses include another course in mathematics or computer science, six semester hours of a foreign language at the intermediate or higher level, and enough courses (12-20 s.h.) to satisfy requirements in a minor. A candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree may count NOT more than a total of 40 hours above core curriculum requirements in geology. During the senior year, the B.A. in Geology student must take and achieve a satisfactory score on a comprehensive examination covering theoretical and practical aspects of areas of geology. Students who are unsuccessful on any portion or all of the examination may retake the appropriate portion(s) up to two additional times before graduation. Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology Students pursuing the B.S. degree in Geology (non-teaching) must complete a minimum of 34 semester hours of geology courses above the 1000 level. Required courses include GLY 2215, 2735, 3150, 3215, 3715, 3800, 4024, 4210, and 4620 or 4703, or both 4501 and 4510, and an approved six semester hour geology summer field course. In addition, students must complete the following cognate courses: MAT 1110, 1120; CHE 1101, 1110, 1102, 1120; PHY 1150 and 1151. Additional courses include six semester hours of statistics, or eight semester hours of advisor-approved computer science or computing courses. The degree also requires at least eight semester hours of appropriate non-geology courses that must be approved by the department advisor. During the senior year, the B.S. in Geology student must take and achieve a satisfactory score on a comprehensive examination covering theoretical and practical aspects of areas of geology. Students who are unsuccessful on any portion or all of the examination may retake the appropriate portion(s) up to two additional times before graduation. A major in Geology leading to the Bachelor of Science (non-teaching) degree with an Environmental Geology concentration will provide a background for students who seek a career or graduate work in which they apply geological principles to the solution of environmental problems. This 122 semester hour degree consists of a minimum of 35 semester hours of geology courses, and supporting courses in biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics, physics, social sciences, and business. Required courses include: GLY 1101 (or 1510), 1102 (or 1511), 2215, 2735, 3150, 3703, 4620, 4703; six semester hours of electives to be selected from GLY 3215, 3333, 3480, 3715, and 3800; and also the required courses, MAT 1110; BIO 1110; CS 1440 and a three s.h. advisor- approved, computer-intensive course; CHE 1101, 1110 and 1102, 1120; PHY 1103; ECO 2030; LAW 2150; GHY 3100 and 4820; PS 2130; STT 2810; either GHY 2310 and 3812 or FIN 3010 and MGT 3010; and three hours of non-geology environmental electives. General requirements for the B.S. (non-teaching) degree in this college, as stated elsewhere in this catalog, must also be met. During the senior year, the B.S. in Geology with an Environmental Geology concentration student must take and achieve a satisfactory score on a comprehensive examination covering theoretical and practical aspects of areas of geology. Students who are unsuccessful on any portion or all of the examination may retake the appropriate portion(s) up to two additional times before graduation. A major in Geology leading to the B.S. degree and teacher licensure requires GLY 1101 (or 1510), 1102 (or 1511), 1103, 2215, 3333, 3480, three semester hours of geology electives, and three semester hours of GLY 3520 (one hour each of instructional assistance in GLY 1101, 1102 and 1103). Also required are GHY 3100; BIO 1110 or 1101-1102; AST 1001 and 1002; MAT 1110; at least 12 semester hours selected from CHE 1101, 1110 and 1102, 1120; PHY 1103 and 1104; and GS 4403; RE 4630 (minimum grade of "C" required in GS 4403 and RE 4630). This program also provides an endorsement in physical science. In order to obtain a secondary science endorsement, a total of at least 12 semester hours must be taken in either physics or chemistry or biology. Each additional science endorsement requires at least 12 semester hours of course work in a specific science area. For information on necessary professional education requirements for secondary education licensures, see the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. During the senior year, the B.S. in Geology Teaching Licensure degree student must take the Praxis II subject area exam: Earth/Space Science (#0570) portion. The score should be reported to Appalachian State University. A minor in Geology will consist of 17 semester hours of geology, including GLY 1101 and 1102 or GLY 1080 and 1090, in addition, GLY 2215 is required, plus six semester hours of additional geology courses at the 2000-level or above (excluding GLY 3520). COURSES OF INSTRUCTION IN GEOLOGY (GSG, GLY) This catalog reflects only the fall and spring semester courses. Courses offered in summer terms can be found in the Summer Sessions Bulletin. (For a description of the course abbreviations used in the following list of courses, see the index for abbreviations.)