Roadmap: Geology, BS

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in GE UD courses.

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

4 unit(s) (GE Areas 5A + 5C)
5 unit(s) (GE Areas 5A + 5C)
(Recommend ) 3 unit(s)
3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (14 units)

4 units (GE Areas 5A + 5C)
1 unit
3 unit(s) (GE Area 2)
(Recommend ) 3 unit(s)*
3 unit(s)*

Year 2

Fall Semester (14 units)

4 unit(s)
4 unit(s) (GE Areas 5A + 5C)
3 unit(s)*
+ 3 unit(s)*
1 unit*
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (15 units)

4 unit(s)
4 unit(s) (GE Areas 5A + 5C)
Geology Elective 4 unit(s)
+ 3 unit(s)*

Year 3

Fall Semester (16 units)

3 unit(s) (GE UD Area 2/5)
4 unit(s)
Any 100W (Recommended , , OR ) 3 unit(s) (WID)
Geology Elective 3 unit(s)
University Elective 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

2 unit(s)
4 unit(s)
Geology Elective 4 unit(s)
1 unit*
University Elective 4 unit(s)
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (17 units)

4 unit(s)
Geology Elective 3 unit(s)
Geology Elective 3 unit(s)
3 unit(s)*
University Elective 4 unit(s)

Spring Semester (14 units)

Geology Elective 4 unit(s)
3 unit(s)*
University Elective 3 unit(s)
University Elective 4 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Lower division courses should generally be taken in years 1-2, and upper division courses in years 3-4. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in Upper Division GE courses. Students should work with an academic advisor to create an individual roadmap using the MyPlanner tool.

BS in Geology majors are exempt from GE Area 1B and Area 5B.

A minimum of 120 units is required for this degree.