Apr 17, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT] 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT]

FYG - Geology, Environmental Geology

Geology - Environmental Geology Concentration, BS (259C)



Program Code: 259*/259C

CIP Code: 40.0601

Foundations of American Democracy Requirement


Foundations of American Democracy Requirement  

Three (3) credits of Foundations of American Democracy (FAD) are required for degree completion. Courses that meet this requirement may also be used to meet other major, minor, or General Education requirements.

General Education Requirements (41 Hours)


CHE 1101 /CHE 1110  & CHE 1102 /CHE 1120  fulfill Science Inquiry perspective and MAT 1110  fulfills Quantitative Literacy in general education. Some general education requirements may be double-counted in the major. Please see your advisor for information.

Major Requirements (67-69 Hours)


not including 12 hours from General Education Requirements, above

2.0 major GPA is required for graduation. Major GPA calculation will include all courses taken in the major department, plus any other courses under Major Requirements. Minimum of 18 semester hours of courses taken to fulfill major requirements must be courses offered by Appalachian.

Geology Capstone (1-3 Hours)


(Prerequisite: Senior Standing)

Minor (optional)


Electives (10-12 Hours)


Taken to total 120 hours for the degree

Total Required (120 Hours)


Notes


Students seeking a BS degree in Geology - Environmental Geology Concentration (259C) are not permitted to declare a second major or subsequent second degree in Geology - Paleontology Concentration (259D), Geology - Quantitative Geoscience Concentration (259E), BA degree in Geology (119A), or a BS degree in Geology (244A).