California State University, Chico
MAJOR ACADEMIC PLAN (MAP)
(Consult 2009-11 University Catalog for official degree program)

Major:Geology Option:

Major Units:65-66

First Semester		Second Semester		Comments
CHEM 111 (GE Area B1)	4	MATH 120 (GE Area A4) [*1]	4	[1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better. [2] Consider meeting the U.S. Diversity and Global Cultures requirements with GE. NOTE: Consider taking a Course Link in your first semester. [*3] ENVL 105 recommended
GEOS 102	3	GE Area A3 [*1]	3
GE Area A1 [*1]	3	GE Area C [*2]	3
GE Area A2 [*1]	3	GE Area D [*2]	3
HIST 130 or POLS 155	3	GE Area E [*3]	3

TOTAL	16	TOTAL	16

Third Semester		Fourth Semester		Comments
GEOS 203 (FA) [*5]	2	GEOS 303 (SP)	3	[4] MATH 121 recommended. [5] C- or better is required for this course.
MATH 121 or 105 (4-3 units)[*4]	4	GE Area B2	3
PHYS 202A or 204A	4	GE Area C [*2]	3
GE Area C [*2]	3	GE Area D [*2]	3
GE Area D [*2]	3	POLS 155 or HIST 130	3

TOTAL	16	TOTAL	15

Fifth Semester		Sixth Semester		Comments
GEOS 306 (FA) [*5]	4	GEOS 360 (SP) [5] [7]	2	[6] C- or better is required for WP course. [7] GEOS 360 available during January Intersession only.
GEOS 307 (FA) [*5]	3	GEOS 361 - WP [*6] (SP)	1
GE UD Theme	3	GEOS 402 (SP)	1
Elective	3	GEOS 403 (SP)	4
Elective	3	GEOS Elective [*8]	3
		GE UD Theme	3
TOTAL	16	TOTAL	14	Apply to graduate by May 15

Seventh Semester		Eighth Semester		Comments
GEOS 408 (FA) [*5]	4	GEOS 471 [*9] (SP)	2	[8] See page 397-398 in the 2009-11 University Catalog for course selection. [9] Take during Intersession.
GEOS 555 (FA)	3	GEOS 572 (SP)	2
GEOS Elective [*8]	3	GEOS 580 (SP)	3
GE UD Theme	3	GEOS Elective [*8]	3
Elective (1-2 units as needed)	1	GEOS Elective [*8]	3

TOTAL	14	TOTAL	13	120 units required for degree.

Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 7-8

Approved 04/21/09