NOTE: Colorado College is responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments. Block 7 and 8 classes are being delivered via distance learning. Admission open houses and visits are canceled. See Coronavirus Updates & Resources here.
First-Year: GY140 Physical Geology, one elective (esp. GY205 Historical), Chemistry 107, Calculus or Prob/Stats.
Sophomore year: Above plus GY211, 212 & PC141 or 241, and the second math. Preferably one or more of the required 300-level classes.
Junior year: 4-5 of the six required 300-level courses and any supporting science. If planned carefully this may allow for a semester abroad.
Senior year: The remaining required courses, Senior Capstone, research, and thesis blocks.
Important Dates for Geology Majors
Declare as soon as possible so you’re on the geology listserve for announcements
Ask one of the geology professors to be your advisor before declaring.
Majors meeting in the fall and one in the spring
Geology Day is generally during 7th block; a day for majors who have completed research to present that research to their peers. Attendance is required for all majors.
