Tufts University Department of Geology Programs of Study

The Geology Department offers four programs: the Geological Sciences major, intended for students who wish to pursue graduate study in geology and related fields or entry level employment; the Geology major, which emphasizes breadth and flexibility for students seeking a double major, teaching certification, medical programs, careers in multidisciplinary fields such as environmental law, or a broad-based liberal arts major; the Geoscience minor intended for students whose primary major is Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics, complementing the foundation that these programs provide; and the Geology minor, for engineering majors.

Students considering a major in Geology or Geological Sciences should discuss their course selections with a faculty member in the Geology Department. This is particularly important because upper level courses are offered in alternate years. Careful planning will give students the opportunity to participate in more course offerings, optional field trips, and student-faculty research as an undergraduate.

Students intending to continue with geology after graduation should complete:

• Geology 1 and 2.
• Eight or more geology courses above Geology 9. The geology courses should normally include Geology 11, 12, 22, 32, 35, and one of the following: Geology 36, 102, 115, or 131.
• Mathematics 12, Chemistry 2, and Physics 1 and 2 (or 11 and 12) and their labs.
• Approved related fields courses may replace up to two upper-level geology courses.
• Research experience and a six-week geology summer field camp are strongly recommended.

Students electing this option should complete:

• Geology 1 and 2.
• Eight other geology courses (except Geology 9).
• Approved upper-level engineering courses may replace up to two of the upper-level geology courses.
• Approved related fields science courses may replace up to three of the upper-level geology courses.
• One semester of chemistry and physics.
• No more than 4 upper level geology courses may be replaced by engineering and related fields courses.

The Geoscience Minor is available to Arts and Sciences students whose primary major is Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics. This Minor is intended to complement a student's major field of study. The requirements are Geo 1 and 2, and three Geology courses selected in consultation with Prof. Anne Gardulski, the Minors Advisor.

The Geology Minor is available for students in the School of Engineering. The requirements for this program are:

1. Geology 1 The Dynamic Earth
2. Geology 2 Environmental Geology
3. Geology 22 Structural Geology or Geology 32 Geomorphology
4. Geology 131 Groundwater

• Geology 32 Geomorphology
• Geology 35 Sedimentology
• Geology 36 Stratigraphy
• Geology 115 Quaternary and Glacial Geology
• Geology 132 Groundwater Chemistry and Quality
• Geology 187 Subsurface Fluid Dynamics
• Geology 188 Groundwater Modeling
• Geology 189 Geofluids

Note that Geology 1, 2, 131, and 132 are offered every year, but Geology 22, 32, 35, 36, 115, 187, 188, and 189 are offered in alternate years. Schedule planning for these courses is important. Students interested in this Minor should contact the Minors Advisor, Anne Gardulski