- Required Geology Courses (25 Credits)
- One introductory course plus lab, chosen from:
- Geology 110 and 111
- Geology 120 and 121
- Geology 125 and 126
- Geology 227, 270, 310, 358, 405, 420, and 470
- One introductory course plus lab, chosen from:
- Required Physics Courses (21-22 Credits)
- Physics 145, 155, or 347
- Physics 156, 245, 255, and 267
- Two courses chosen from Physics 325, 339, 347, 357, and 385
- Physics 347 may not be used to satisfy multiple requirements.
- Required Supporting Science Courses (17 Credits)
- Chemistry 125 and 135
- Mathematics 125, 126, 225, and 244
- Senior Requirements
- Geology 470
- Senior assessment
- Comprehensive written exams in both Geology and Physics
- One-hour oral exam by Physics and Geology faculty
- Honors
- Students submit an “Honors in Major Study” application to the department.
- Students must submit a proposal for their thesis or project within the first six weeks of the two-semester period in which they are eligible.
- 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.
- The department will submit the honors applications to the Registrar’s Office of students pursuing honors by the specified deadline.
- The department will submit the “Senior Assessment/Major Study Certificate” to the Registrar’s Office no later than Reading Day.
- An acceptable digital copy of the Honors Thesis must be submitted to Penrose Library no later than Reading Day.
Total Credits
61-62