Geochemistry Minor
Geology (GEOL)
1115 Geology Building
Phone: 301-405-4365
http://geol.umd.edu
Program Director: John Merck, Ph.D.
The undergraduate minor in Geochemistry recognizes concentrated study in this designated field in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences. The award of a minor will be noted on the student's transcript at the time of graduation.
This minor may be earned by students not majoring in Geology and is administered by the Geology Undergraduate Studies Director. A grade of "C-" or better must be earned in all courses required for the minor.
See http://geol.umd.edu for more information.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Physical Geology and Physical Geology Laboratory | ||
| Environmental Geology and Physical Geology Laboratory | ||
| GEOL322 | Mineralogy | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Low Temperature Geochemistry | ||
or GEOL445 | High Temperature Geochemistry | |
| Select two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Environmental Geochemistry | ||
| Principles of Biogeochemistry | ||
| Petrology | ||
| Low Temperature Geochemistry 1 | ||
| High Temperature Geochemistry 1 | ||
GEOL471 | ||
| Special Problems in Geology | ||
| Total Credits | 18-20 | |
- 1
If not used to satisfy requirement above
Advising is not mandatory for the Geochemistry Minor, however interested students are urged to consult with the Geology Director of Undergraduate Studies prior to declaring the minor to discuss academic planning and logistics. Contact information is available at the Geology web page http://geol.umd.edu.