The Bachelor of Science in geology consists of 48 units in geological science, at least 30 units in related fields, and 39 general education units.  Students are required to complete a total of 120 units for graduation.  Courses in related fields are in the disciplines of biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics.  The geology and related-fields courses have been selected to prepare students for:

  • graduate studies in geology related subjects such as geochemistry, geophysics, or oceanography;
  • employment in one of the many areas of the geological sciences;
  • teaching in the geological sciences; and
  • an avocation in the geological sciences.