Geology, BS

The curriculum provides a solid background in geology and has been designed following guidelines from national geological organizations. Required courses cover broad areas of Earth processes, Earth history and stratigraphy, mineralogy and petrology, as well as structural geology and tectonics

This prepares students for an entry level position in the profession of geology or gradaute school.

BS Geology Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

• The student will be able to apply a diverse body of Geologic information in the area of Earth history.
• The student will be able to apply a diverse body of Geologic information in the area of mineralogy and petrology.
• The student will be able to apply a diverse body of Geologic information in the area of structural geology and tectonics.
• The student will be able to apply a diverse body of Geologic information in the area of stratigraphy.
• The student will be able to apply a diverse body of Geologic information in the area of field techniques.