2025-2026 General Catalog
Source: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/earth-planetary-sciences/geology-minor/ Parent: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/#programsanddegreestext
The minor in Geology offers students a chance to emphasize in one of four areas: General Geology, Engineering Geology, Geochemistry, or Paleobiology.
Students majoring in Geology may elect to complete a minor in Geophysics, Environmental Geology, or Oceanography. They may not complete a minor in Geology.
Students majoring in Marine & Coastal Science may elect to complete a minor in Geology, Geophysics, or Environmental Geology. They may not complete a minor in Oceanography.
The minor is sponsored by the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences.
Advising
Visit the staff major advisor for help navigating minor requirements, policies, prerequisites, and course offerings. Visit the faculty major advisors for additional advice on courses, careers, and graduate school. Faculty Advisors: Same as Geology Major Faculty Advisors; except Paleobiology emphasis: R. Motani.
Work with your major advisor and college advisors to fit a minor into your overall academic plan.
Declare your minor using the OASIS Minor Declaration form, due the quarter before graduation.
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