Bachelor of Geology at Auburn University

    Bachelor of Geology at Auburn University

    Bachelor of Geology at Auburn University

    The Geology at Auburn University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Auburn, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 16, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Geology

    Freshman
    FallHoursSpringHours
    CHEM 1030 Fundamentals Chemistry I3CHEM 1040 Fundamental Chemistry II3
    CHEM 1031 Fundamental Chemistry I Laboratory1CHEM 1041 Fundamental Chemistry II Laboratory1
    Core History I3Core History II3
    ENGL 1100 English Composition I3ENGL 1120 English Composition II3
    GEOL 1100 Dynamic Earth4GEOL 1110 Earth and Life Through Time4
     14 14
    Sophomore
    FallHoursSpringHours
    BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology3BIOL 1030 Organismal Biology3
    BIOL 1021 Principles of Biology Laboratory1BIOL 1031 Organismal Biology Laboratory1
    MATH 1610 Calculus I4MATH 1620 Calculus II4
    GEOL 2000 Professional Development1GEOL 2050 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology4
    GEOL 2010 Mineralogy and Optical Crystallography5Elective4
     14 16
    Junior
    FallHoursSpringHoursSummerHours
    PHYS 1500 General Physics I4PHYS 1510 General Physics II4GEOL 3650 Field Camp6
    Core Fine Arts3Core Social Science23 
    Technical Elective13GEOL 3400 Structural Geology4 
    GEOL 3200 Introduction to Paleobiology3GEOL Elective13 
    GEOL Elective13  
     16 14 6
    Senior
    FallHoursSpringHours
    GEOG 5830 Geographic Information Systems4Core Social Science II3
    GEOL 4010 Sedimentary Petrology3GEOL 4110 Stratigraphy3
    GEOL Elective13GEOL 4740 Senior Seminar2
    Core Humanities3GEOL Elective13
    Core literature I3Core Literature II3
     UNIV 4AA0 Creed to Succeed20
     16 14
    Total Hours: 124

    Courses in BOLD will be used to calculate GPA in major.

    Options for courses labeled CORE are in the Auburn University Bulletin (www.auburn.edu/bulletin) under Core Curriculum.

    1

    Geology Electives: 12 hours required. Geology electives may be selected from the following groups of courses with NO MORE THAN 4 hours coming from group B.

    GEOL Group A Electives:
    GEOL 4210 (3) Economic Geology
    GEOL 4260 (3) Geochemistry
    GEOL 5060 (4) Invertebrate Paleontology
    GEOL 5100 (3) Hydrogeology
    GEOL 5300 (3) Basin Analysis
    GEOL 5600 (4) Applied Geophysics
    GEOG 5220 (3) Geomorphology


    GEOL Group B Electives:
    GEOL 3060 (3) Lunar and Planetary Geology
    GEOL 4930 Actualistic Paleontology
    GEOL 4930 Ichnology
    GEOL 4930 (1) Carbonate Depositional Systems
    GEOL 4930 Unspecified Directed Study (no more than 2 hours)
    GEOL 4980 Unspecified Research Methods (no more than 2 hours)

    Technical Electives: The following courses are approved. Other courses may be permitted with prior approval of the GEOL advisor. Students must meet with their Geology advisor and have technical electives approved in advance. An approval form must be on file in the Dean's office in order to be cleared for graduation.

    AERO 3040, 5320
    AGRN 3040, 3100,5000,5080,5150,5300
    ANTH any 2000+ course
    BIOL 2425,3030, 3060,3075,3200,4010,4020
    CI\TL2010, 3210, 3310, 3120,4210, 4310, 5330, 5340
    CHEM 2070, 3050, 3200, any 3000-5000 course
    COMP 2200, 2210, any 2000-3000 course
    GEOG any 3000-5000 course
    MATH any 2000-5000 course
    MECH any 3000-5000 course
    PHYS any 2000-5000 course
    STAT any 2000-5000 course

    2

    GEOG 1010 Global Geography is suggested for majors.

    Disciplines

    College of Sciences and Mathematics

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Geology at Auburn University

    Entry Requirements

    International freshmen applicants are currently attending or graduated from high school but have not attended college (summer following high school graduation excluded).

    International Freshmen Criteria

    Admission to Auburn University is competitive. More students apply to Auburn each year than we can admit, and many have strong academic credentials. 

    Documents Needed 

    Traditional Applicant:

    A completed application includes an admissions application and an application fee; an official evaluated high school transcript, official ACT/SAT scores, official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores, affidavit financial support, and supporting bank letter. 

    Test-Optional Applicant:

    A completed application includes an admissions application and an application fee; an official evaluated high school transcript, official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores, affidavit financial support, and supporting bank letter.

    Standardized Test Requirements

    The ACT or the SAT is required of all international freshmen applicants. Official test scores must be submitted directly from the testing agency.

    Auburn University School codes are:

    • ACT 0011
    • SAT 1005

    Academic Transcripts

    International students attending a U.S. high school can send their transcripts directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. 

    Admissions Processing
    1550 E Glenn, Suite 1210
    Auburn, AL 36849

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Geology at Auburn University

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Geology at Auburn University

    When you are ready to apply, your application can be submitted online at auburn.edu/admissions or through the Common Application. There is no preference given to either application. We encourage you to submit the application you start. Filling out both applications may delay your file review process.

    Options

    Apply through Auburn University Summer, Fall 2023
    Apply through Common App Summer, Fall 2023
    Auburn University Spring 2024 Application Opens July 1
    • Submit your Admission Application.
    • Pay the $60 non-refundable application fee (USD).
    • ACT and/or SAT scores submitted directly from the testing agency.
    • TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores sent from the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
    • Submit your official evaluated high school transcripts.
    • Submit an Affidavit of Financial Support.
    • Submit a Supporting Bank Letter.
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