Overview
The Geosciences Discovery course sequence will provide students with an introduction to the earth, earth processes and history, and the geological resources, geologic hazards and environmental issues relevant to society. Students will learn to apply scientific reasoning and critical thinking to develop the scientific literacy skills necessary for productive civic engagement in the 21st century.
Requirements
Completion of at least 10 credit hours including:
a) one 1000-level Geosciences course (either GEOS 1303, 1405, 1406, 1307, or 1409),
b) GEOS 2400 (Prerequisite - 1000-level Geosciences course or completion of NS Approach of Pathways), and
c) one course from the following list: GEOS 2402, 2403, 3307, 3408, 3310, 3411, 3315, 3319 (Prerequisite -- GEOS 2400 and/or 1000-level Geosciences course and/or completion of NS Approach).
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Additional Information
- A student must complete at least one Discovery to qualify for graduation .
- Courses in the Discovery must be taken at Trinity University.
- Students can also fulfill the Discovery requirement by completing a second major or a minor.
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Disclaimer
The Discovery requirement is one element within the Pathways curriculum. Although many Discoveries are housed in academic departments, Discoveries are distinct from majors or minors. For the requirements associated with specific majors or minors, see the Courses of Study Bulletin