Preparing for the National Geology Examination

EEPS undergraduates can build a strong foundation for professional geologist licensure through coursework aligned with topics covered on the ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology Examination (FG). The following courses can help students develop the scientific knowledge and field skills covered on the Fundamentals of Geology Examination:

FG Content DomainRecommended EEPS Course(s)% of Exam Material
General and Field Geology
  • EEPS 2020 - Intro to EEPS
  • EEPS  4960 - Field Geology
17
Mineralogy, Petrology, and Geochemistry
  • EEPS 3410 - Intro to Geochemistry
  • EEPS 4374 - Petrology
  • EEPS 4424 - Aqueous Geochemistry
12
Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and Paleontology
  • EEPS 4224 - Sedimentary Geology
11
Geomorphology, Surficial Processes, and Quaternary Geology
  • EEPS 4094 - Surface Processes
  • EEPS 3173 - Soil Science
14
Structure, Tectonics, and Seismology
  • EEPS 3530 - Earth Forces
  • EEPS 3613 - Structural Geology
12
Hydrogeology
  • EEPS 4284 - Hydrology
13
Engineering Geology
  • No current course offerings; requires self-study.
12
Economic Geology and Energy Resources
  • No current course offerings; requires self-study.
9

 

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