Which class to take - geohydrology, GIS or geomorphology

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The discussion revolves around which geology course to take among geohydrology, GIS, and geomorphology for a sophomore university student who has recently declared a geology major. The focus is on understanding the relative difficulty and appropriateness of each course at the 200-level, considering the participant's newness to the field of geology.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that personal interest and career goals should guide the choice among the three courses.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of obtaining a broad background in geology, indicating that a reasonable understanding of all three subjects may be necessary for a degree.
  • A participant recommends consulting an academic counselor or professor, noting that course difficulty can vary by institution.
  • One participant expresses the view that geomorphology is the most basic of the three courses.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of consulting academic advisors, but there is no consensus on which course is the most advanced or basic, as opinions vary.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge that course difficulty may depend on individual institutions and that a broad understanding of geology is beneficial.

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i'm a sophomore in university, declared geology major last semester, took the 2 100-level pre-reqs (historical geology and intro to physical geology).

i'm going to take one geology course this semester. I am relatively new to geology.

which would be better for me of the three: geohydrology, GIS or geomorphology. all at 200-level.

which of the three is the most advanced and which of the three is the most basic?
 
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maybe what you should really be asking is ... which of those 3 interests you the most ?
or what end result you are aiming for in your studies.
At 100 and 200 level, you need to be getting a very broad background across the whole field of geology
in the end, for a degree, you are probably going to need a reasonable background understanding in all 3, plus a good few other related subjects.

Dave
 
An academic counselor or professor in the program would be the one to ask as courses vary from school to school
 
For me, geomorphology would be the most basic of the three. I would recommend an academic counselor or professor too. Make good friends with those people (particularly the professors)... :)
 

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