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Majors and Courses of InstructionGeologyGeologyMajorsProfessors Fryer, Mann, MartinOhio Wesleyan offers two majors in geology and one in Earth Science. Geology is the scienceof the Earth and Earth-like planets, focusing on the investigation and understanding of naturalprocesses within and on the planet, and the materials, structure, and history of the planet. Theprofessional geology major provides a strong foundation for professional work and graduate studyin geology and related fields such as hydrogeology, geophysics, geochemistry, oceanography, andenvironmental science. Careers in geology are numerous, with potential employers including federaland state geological surveys and other governmental agencies, the energy and minerals industries,and engineering and consulting firms concerned with water and other resources, environmentalhazards, waste management, and construction projects. Geology is also an excellent liberal artsmajor, expanding ones understanding and appreciation of our living environment. The generalgeology major provides a strong base for subsequent study of, for example, law, economics, orenvironmental policy studies. The Earth science major provides training specifically for the pursuitof a career in teaching at the secondary level.Professional Geology Sequence: This major prepares students to do professional work or to attendgraduate school in geology or related fields (e.g., geochemistry, geophysics, environmental geology).Course requirements are based on graduate school and industry requirements, and conform to theAmerican Institute of Professional Geologists recommendations for the undergraduate geologymajor.A minimum of twelve unit courses are required: GEOL 110, 111 (.25 unit), 112, 290, 310,320, and 340; two other GEOL courses numbered above 265, one of which must be numberedabove 300 (except 318); CHEM 110 and 111; MATH 110 and 111, or MATH 110 and 105 or230; a capstone experience - typically GEOL 490, 491, or 495; formal instruction in technicalwriting either by enrollment in GEOL 345 or by arrangement with a geology faculty member inconjunction with a GEOL 490, 491, or upper level R course in Geology. The following additionalcourses are recommended based on professional and graduate school requirements: GEOL 315,330, 345; PHYS 110C, 111C; MATH 111; BOMI/ZOOL 100.5, 120. Course selections shouldbe made in consultation with members of the geology faculty, and a plan for your major submittedto the Chair of the department.Geology majors are encouraged to take a summer field course at another college or universitychosen in consultation with members of the geology faculty. Majors are also strongly encouraged toparticipate in research or an apprenticeship.General Geology Sequence: This major is for those students interested in geology as a course ofstudy, but who do not intend to become professional geologists. In combination with courses inthe social sciences (e.g., economics, geography, or politics and government), the general majoris excellent preparation for a wide variety of careers (e.g., environmental law, or legal, financial,or administrative positions in the mineral resource, energy, and environmental industries). Ifstudents subsequently decide to attend graduate school in geology, they will need to take courses inchemistry, math, and physics, but will have the geology courses necessary for admittance to graduatedepartments.139