Distinction in the Major
Geology
The geology concentration is intended to prepare undergraduate students for graduate programs in the Earth Sciences. It gives students a solid foundation within many geologic disciplines. Students have numerous opportunities to go on field trips and work on independent research projects.
Geographic Information Systems
The GIS concentration is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in industry or government. In addition, the concentration provides a basic understanding of GIS/geography for those students who desire to enter a graduate program. With GIS becoming an increasingly important part of our everyday lives, job opportunities in this field are rapidly increasing. Not sure what a GIS is? Have you ever used Mapquest or Google Maps? Ever driven a car with a GPS navigation system? Have you ever seen 3D terrain model or a map showing areas at risk from natural disasters? These are examples of the many applications of a GIS. For more information on Geographic Information Systems can be found here.
Environmental Geology
The Environmental Geology concentration is designed to prepare graduates for immediate access to entry-level positions in environmental companies. Graduates in Environmental Geology become qualified to work in several environmental fields including groundwater remediation, site planning and development, stream restoration, and hazards assessment.
Geography
The GEOGraphy concentration prepares students for work in the private sector, government, or in teaching. Graduates in the Geography concentration will have diverse career opportunities in fields such as regional and city planning, intelligence analysis, and water resource planning. This concentration has only recently been added to the Geosciences program (Fall 2007), and provides a more interdisciplinary selection of coursework.
