BA.GE.CS - Geology-Computer Science (Major)

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

• Required Supporting Science Courses

  • Mathematics 124 or 125

  • Physics 145/145L or 155/155L

  • 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.