Total credit requirements for a Geology-Computer Science major: 49-56 (17-21 in Computer Science, 18-20 in Geology, 10-11 in supporting Science courses, and 4-5 in senior coursework)
- Required Computer Science Courses
- Computer Science 270 (with a prerequisite of Computer Science 167 or equivalent)
- Computer Science/Mathematics 215
- Computer Science 255 or 355
- Three additional credits of Computer Science at the 200-level
- Three additional credits of Computer Science at the 300-level
- Required Geology Courses
- One introductory course plus lab, chosen from:
- Geology 110 and 111
- Geology 120 and 121
- Geology 125 and 126
- Geology 227 and 270
- Two additional courses chosen from Geology 301, 310, 350, 418, 420, and 460
- One introductory course plus lab, chosen from:
- Required Supporting Science Courses
- Mathematics 124 or 125
- Physics 145 or 155
- Chemistry 125 or 140
- Senior Requirements
- Geology 470
- Computer Science 495 and 496; or 3 credits of Geology 490; or 3 credits of Geology 498
- Honors
- Students do not apply for admission to candidacy for honors.
- Accumulated at least 87 credits
- Completed two semesters of residency at Whitman
- Major GPA of at least 3.500
- Complete a written thesis or research project prepared exclusively for the satisfaction of this program.
- Earn a grade of at least A- on the honors thesis or project and the honors thesis course.
- Pass the senior assessment with distinction.
- Chair of the department will notify the Registrar of students attaining honors no later than the beginning of Week 12.
- An acceptable digital copy of the honors thesis must be submitted to Penrose Library no later than Reading Day.
- Notes
- No courses taken P-D-F may be applied to the major.
- Geology 158 is recommended.
Total Credits
49-56