Undergraduate Thesis Option | LSU Department of Geology & Geophysics
Undergraduate Thesis Option
GEOL 3909 provides opportunities for individual research experiences under the direction of
faculty. The Department’s expectation is that the course provides meaningful research
experiences that will enhance student learning and preparation for advanced training
and not be limited to day-to-day laboratory tasks. Course may be taken for 1-3 hours
per semester, for a total of up to 9 hours.
GEOL 3999 students further conduct individual research on problems in the geological sciences,
including writing, public presentation and defense of a research thesis before a defense
committee of three faculty members. GEOL 3999 is excellent preparation for advanced
training in graduate school or for the geological workforce. A GPA of 3.0 is required
for this course.
Three hours of GEOL 3909 and three hours of GEOL 3999 may be substituted for one 3-hr
GEOL 4000-level elective course.
