A minor must contain at least 9 hours of upper division course work. Courses taken to satisfy Core Areas I through V may not be counted as course work in the minor. Courses taken in Core Area VI may be counted as course work in the minor.

Energy and mineral resources are critical for global society. Demand continues to grow in both the energy and mineral sectors, and the switch to green resources will place emphasis on new resources in addition to traditional and current resources. This new minor will help prepare graduates for work in this rapidly changing and growing field. The Department of Geology currently teaches a broad spectrum of classes that will constitute this minor, and existing faculty can readily cover these classes.

The mineral exploration sector is a significant employer of UGA’s undergraduate and graduate students, and this minor will enhance the qualifications of those students seeking entry into this discipline. The department consulted the Alumni Board, the internal Student Advisory Committee, and alumni in various industry sectors regarding the proposed minor; members of all groups indicated that having more focused minors will aid in credentialization and better prepare students for the changing landscape in the field.

Dr. Rob Hawman Professor and Undergraduate Advisor Room B6, Geography-Geology Building Email: hawman@uga.edu Phone: 706-542-2398 Dr. Doug Crowe Professor and Undergraduate Advisor Room 301D Geography-Geology Building Email: dcrowe@uga.edu Phone: 706-542-2382