Geological, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences

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Scott Giorgis, Chair

gsci.geneseo.edu

Amy Sheldon, Interim Dean, School of Arts & Sciences

HEGIS Code: 1914.00 (Geological Sciences, B.S.), 1917.01 (Geological Sciences, Geological Sciences, Adolescence Education: Earth Science and General Science, B.S.)

B.S. in Geological Sciences Program Learning Outcomes

1. Identify, describe, and interpret Earth materials, and evaluate the physical, geometric, and temporal relationships.

2. Recognize and interpret the origin and evolution of erosional or constructional landscapes (e.g., fluvial, glacial, arid, coastal, volcanic, deformational) within the context of modern tectonics and climatic concepts.

3. Recognize and utilize the laws of superposition and faunal succession in deciphering Earth history.

4. Use appropriate field and analytical tools for the purpose of data collection and analysis.

5. Critically evaluate data and interpretations, and succinctly communicate data and observations using spreadsheets, graphical and/or spatial analysis tools.

6. Access and utilize the geologic literature.

7. Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats as well as be comfortable with the language of geology.

8. Create, read, and interpret topographic maps, geologic maps, and cross-sections.

Programs

• Geological Sciences: Environmental Track, B.S.
• Geological Sciences: Geology Track, B.S.
• Geological Sciences: Planetary Track, B.S.

• Geological Sciences, Adolescence Education: Environmental Geology Track B.S.
• Geological Sciences, Adolescence Education: Geology Track B.S.
• Geological Sciences, Adolescence Education: Planetary Geology Track B.S.

• Geological Sciences Minor

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