Students take coursework in physical geology, historical geology, and mineralogy as the fundamental courses in this minor. This minor pairs well with other degrees in the sciences such as chemistry or biology. 
This is a Green Leaf program.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Students may not receive both the Geology Minor and the Earth Science Minor.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 20
This is a Green Leaf program.
Students should refer to the Admissions & Policies tab for specific policies related to this program.
Students must successfully complete the following coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00.
Geology Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOL 101 & GEOL 103 | Physical Geology (Mason Core) and Physical Geology Lab (Mason Core) | 4 |
| GEOL 102 & GEOL 104 | Historical Geology (Mason Core) and Historical Geology Laboratory (Mason Core) | 4 |
| GEOL 302 | Mineralogy | 4 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Additional Geology Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Sedimentary Geology | ||
| Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology | ||
| Invertebrate Paleontology | ||
| Geomorphology | ||
| Structural Geology | ||
| Total Credits | 8 | |