About this Program
- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 16-17 | Completed with minimum grades of C
- Contact: Email | 352.846.2414
- Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Certificates must comply with the Certificate Policy.
Department Information
The Department of Geological Sciences aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Earth and Planetary sciences along with their formative and evolutionary processes. Geological Sciences trains students to excel in the geoscience workforce and create sustainable solutions to societal needs.
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CONTACT
Email | 352.392.2231
P.O. Box 112120
241 WILLIAMSON HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-2120
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Curriculum
This certificate is offered via distance learning to UF students. Degree-seeking geological science majors are not eligible for this certificate.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GLY 2010C | Physical Geology | 3-4 |
| or GLY 2030C | Environmental and Engineering Geology | |
| GLY 3105C | Evolution of Earth and Life | 4 |
| GLY 3202C | Earth Materials | 3 |
| Approved electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 16-17 | |
Approved Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GLY 3163 | Geology American National Parks | 3 |
| GLY 3882C | Hydrogeology and Human Affairs | 3 |
| GLY 4155C | Geology of Florida | 3 |
| GLY 4552C | Sedimentary Geology | 4 |
| GLY 4700 | Geomorphology | 3 |
| GLY 4822 | Groundwater Geology | 3 |