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Departments, Schools, CollegesGEOSCIENCES (GEOS)Contact Information:
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Geosciences: The Department of Geosciences is in the College of Science. Geosciences, or those sciences dealing with the study of the Earth, incorporate the various fields of study that are applicable to an understanding of the formation and development of chemical, physical and biological aspects of the Earth. Academic and research pursuits in the geosciences lead toward a professional career in questions concerning many different Earth processes; in solving or helping to solve the current and projected issues dealing with land use and urban development; the search for energy sources, water, industrial and commercial minerals, and in environmental reconstruction at archaeological sites. The Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, in association with the department, offers undergraduate and graduate courses in dendrochronology using tree-rings to study climatic, ecological, environmental and archaeological problems. The degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a teaching major in earth sciences is available through the College of Education. Along with major requirements, students must also satisfy university general education requirements, and science education students must take professional preparation courses in the College of Education. A variety of geosciences minor options are available to students in other departments: earth resources, environmental geoscience, geoarchaeology, geochemistry, geophysics, mineralogy, paleontology, petrology, stratigraphy, and tectonics. A thematic minor also is an option. An advisor in the student's field of interest will assist in selecting courses. The department participates in the honors program. For more information contact the department office listed above. |
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