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Department of Geosciences
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: (518) 580 - 5190
Fax: (518) 580-5199 

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Majors


 THE GEOSCIENCES MAJOR
Students majoring in geosciences are required to:

  1. Fulfill the general college requirements.
  2. Complete the following:
    1. GE101, and either GE102 or 112
    2. An approved course in GIS
    3. CH105, 106 by the end of the junior year
    4. MA111, 113, or MA108, 109 and MA113 by the end of the junior year
    5. GE216 and two additional 200-level courses
    6. GE304, 377 and two additional 300-level courses, excluding GE399
    7. One additional GE course at the 200- or 300-level, excluding GE399
In cooperation with the advisor, a student majoring in geosciences should construct a program to include a broad knowledge of the geosciences in general, as well as specific knowledge of one area of geosciences in greater depth. GE371 is strongly recommended for students who intend to pursue graduate studies or a career in the field.

HONORS: To be recommended for honors in geosciences, students must meet the college requirements of a grade-point average of 3.0 and a 3.5 in the major. Students must also earn at least an A- in GE 371, thereby demonstrating superior accomplishment in the major.