B.S. in Geology

Iowa State University

The Bachelor of Science major in Geology prepares students for a professional career and/or graduate study in the geological sciences. Graduates work to understand natural processes on Earth and other planets. They are able to apply their knowledge of physical and chemical processes that shape the Earth to reconstruct past environments and anticipate future problems. Graduates provide essential information for solving problems for resource management, environmental protection, and public health, safety, and welfare. They work as consultants on engineering and environmental problems, explorers for new minerals, hydrocarbon resources, and CO2 storage, researchers, staff members in state and U.S. geological surveys, government regulators, teachers, writers, editors, and museum curators. Graduates can collect, integrate, interpret, and communicate complex data from the field and laboratory. Geology as an Additional Major: Geology as an additional major is available to all students on campus. The Geology program has identified the core of 30 credits of geology and 27 credits of required supporting courses to earn an additional major in geology. Supporting course substitutions can be made for students whose primary program of study incudes courses similar in nature. Students should work closely with their advisors in each department to ensure that all requirements are met. Geology as an additional major prepares students for careers or graduate study in the geosciences.

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