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Students earning a B.S.G.S. typically pursue geoscience careers or continue their studies at the graduate level before entering the professional field. The B.S.G.S. curriculum includes undergraduate research opportunities for those seeking mentorship and geoscience internships for practical industry experience.
Geosciences majors (geology track) with foreign language interests can pursue dual degrees via the International Engineering/Science and Language Program. The geosciences department provides coursework for the Bachelor of Science in Geosciences (B.S.G.S.), with specializations in environmental science, geology, geophysics, and petroleum engineering.
The undergraduate geosciences program aims to equip students with essential knowledge and enhance their analytical abilities.
Program Learning Outcomes-
Graduates of the geosciences program will:
Explain and comprehend Earth systems across spatial and temporal scales,
Illustrate and visualize Earth-system data using academic and industry-standard methods,
Utilize Earth-systems understanding to assess modern environmental and social challenges,
Develop and justify geological projects by integrating Earth-systems knowledge with supporting fields, and
Analyze, contrast, and evaluate scientific hypotheses.