Thomas J. Owens, Chair
Gwendelyn Geidel, Undergraduate Director
Scott White, Graduate Director

Overview

The Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences currently offers a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Geological Sciences and Geophysics. We also offer two concentrations: one in Environmental Geosciences and one that is an Intensive Major in Geological Sciences with Concentration in Marine Geology.

Interdepartmental Majors

Specific programs for students who wish to develop interdepartmental majors will be determined after consultation between the student and faculty representatives of the departments involved.

Programs and Courses

Programs

• Geological Sciences Minor
• Geological Sciences, B.S.
• Geophysics Minor
• Geophysics, B.S.

Courses

• GEOL 101 - Introduction to the Earth
• GEOL 102 - Fossils and the Evolution of Life on Earth
• GEOL 103 - Environment of the Earth
• GEOL 110 - Cultural Geology