The geology curriculum gives students an understanding of Earth history, the processes that shape our dynamic planet, and a geologic perspective on how to make human interactions with the planet clean, safe, and sustainable. The Bachelor of Science degree is registered as a Licensure-Qualifying Geology Program with the New York State Education Department and is designed for those who wish to earn a graduate degree in geology or to immediately pursue a career in geology. Students in this degree program must complete 39-40 credits of required geology courses, four credits of a capstone experience, six credits of electives, and 23-24 credits of cognate sciences (typically a year of chemistry, calculus, and physics/biology).
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
Geology B.S. students will be able to:
• demonstrate a significant amount of geologic knowledge so that they can be successful geologists either in a job or in graduate school.
• demonstrate geology-specific skills that they will need in either graduate school or in the workforce including mineral, rock, and fossil identification; recognition of geologic structures; Brunton compass use; and topographic and geologic map reading.
• demonstrate their ability to apply the knowledge and skills to a problem. They will collect, synthesize, and analyze data; make interpretations; and present conclusions.
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