B.S. in Geology

Colorado State University

The Major in Geology provides an academic and practical basis for diverse professional geosciences and other careers that include private and public sector water, energy, mineral and other natural resources, geologic hazards, resources and environmental management, and education. The major also provides a quantitative science and general education preparation for graduate studies, including hydrology, geophysics, environmental geology, economic geology, resources management, public policy, and many other areas.The Geology curriculum encompasses a strong geosciences core within the broader framework of a liberal education. Emphasis is placed on integrating field studies in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and elsewhere with extensive on-campus classroom and laboratory work. In addition to obtaining a thorough knowledge of geosciences, students complete courses in mathematics, physical sciences, communications, and the liberal arts to develop effective quantitative, decision making, and communications skills. Four concentrations are offered to allow focus on specialized career interests: Geology, Environmental Geology, Geophysics, and Hydrogeology.Learning OutcomesStudents will demonstrate,A solid foundation in the physical sciences and broad understanding of geological processesApplication of field and classroom scientific reasoning skills to data analysis and problem solving in the geosciences, both individually and in teamsAn awareness of sociopolitical, economic factors, and ethical practices and standards relevant to professional careers in geosciences

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