• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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The B.S. degree in geology focuses on scientific study of Earth; common rocks and minerals, processes that form and alter basic Earth materials, and key events in the geologic evolution of the planet. Specifically, the B.S. in geology is designed for students intending to pursue advanced studies in geology or who intend to pursue licensure as a professional geologist. Because geology continues to become more integrative, technical and global in its approach, the B.S. in geology program encourages students to develop basic proficiencies in mathematics, chemistry, and physics in addition to effective oral and written communication skills including computer literacy.

Student Learning Outcomes for the B.S. degree in Geology

1: Students should understand and be able to apply the scientific method to geologic problems

2: Students should demonstrate the ability to:

• critically read,
• logically evaluate, and
• effectively communicate geological data, problems, and issues

3: Students should be able to identify and describe:

• Common rocks and minerals
• Processes that form and later basic Earth Materials
• Key events in the evolution of the Earth

4: Students must

• analyze and interpret geological data in both laboratory and field settings,
• apply practical methods and techniques, and
• integrate their knowledge of mathematics and other natural sciences to evaluate arguments, and solve problems

Oral Communication Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.S. degree in Geology, a student must successfully complete GLY 331.

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.S. degree in Geology, a student must complete either GLY 470 and GLY 471 (total of 5 hours) or GLY 498 (6 hours).

Requirements for a Major in Geology for the B.S. Degree:

GLY 101 - Principles of Geology

GLY 132 - The Earth Through Time

GLY 201 - Mineralogy

GLY 310 - General Petrology

GLY 331 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

GLY 441 - Structural Geology

GLY 495 - Senior Seminar

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Arts and Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale to be considered for admission. Students must have completed the high school. English Proficiency: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 71 on the Internet-based exam. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum score of 6.0 on the academic module. Duolingo English Test (DET) - minimum score of 54, Pearson PTE - minimum score 54.

课程信息

学制：全日制(120 学分)

学费：US$18,508.00 (¥ 119,819) /年

开学时间：2022八月18日, 2022一月12日

申请截止日期：15-Oct-22

留学地点：College of Arts and Sciences601 South College Road,WILMINGTON,North Carolina,28403, United States