Undergraduate Degree Programs in Geology and Geological Engineering
B.S. in Geological Engineering
Geological engineering is the development and conservation of natural resources in ways useful to mankind. It encompasses diverse fields such as ground-water resources, subsurface contamination, slope stability, environmental site investigations, petroleum exploration and production, and mineral resources.
B.S. in Geology (includes Paleontology)
Geology is the study of the earth, including what it is made of and how it and its life have developed and evolved through time. Geology is fundamental to finding natural resources such as minerals and petroleum, preserving water quality for humans and wildlife, protecting the environment, mitigating hazards such as volcanoes and earthquakes, and understanding how life developed and evolved. Students may take electives in four focus areas including:
Paleontology: study of ancient organisms and environments
Environmental Geology: protection and management of natural resources
Resource Geology: exploration and development of petroleum and minerals
Geospatial Technology: managing spatial data using GIS, GPS, and remote sensing
Minor in Geology
A minor in Geology includes 18 credits of core geology courses and electives.
Minor in Geospatial Technology
Geospatial technology is the use of geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), remote sensing, and other techniques to create, maintain, and analyze maps and databases. Geospatial skills are required in many fields including the sciences, engineering, business, transportation, land use planning, and more.
