Bachelor of Science in Geosciences
The Geosciences Department offers a B.Sc. degree program in Geosciences. The program provides education in fundamental principles and applications of geosciences through theoretical, laboratory and field experience. Students gain a broad and versatile knowledge in geosciences, providing them with qualifications and skills suitable for employment in governmental and private sectors concerned with terrain and environmental evaluation, energy and mineral resources, groundwater exploration, engineering geology, and research careers through higher degree studies. Students are engaged in research projects in their final year and participate in a range of Departmental research activities. Students are offered introductory work experience in private companies and public utilities and agencies through an internship program.
Program Objectives
- Serve the national interest by graduating students capable of working in the diverse domains of geosciences
- Prepare students for innovation and research through laboratory and field applications and participation in research projects, scientific competitions and conferences
- Practice the ethics of the profession and recognize the geoscience impact on the society and the environment
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve broadly-defined scientific problems by applying knowledge of geology supported by other sciences/mathematics and/or technical topics to areas related to the discipline.
- Formulate and design a system, process, procedure or program for geology samples and data collection to meet desired needs.
- Develop geology models based on field and laboratory experiments to test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- Understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- Work effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty
Degree Requirements
Required Credit Hours :
minimum 120 hours
General Education (Req. CH:33)
Cluster 1: Skills for the Future (Req. Ch:15)
| Area 5: Quantitative Reasoning (3 hours
)
| Credit Hours |
|---|
| MATH105 | Calculus I 1 | 3 |
1 : Also counts towards the Major |
Cluster 2: The Human Community (Req. Ch:12)
Cluster 3: The Natural World (Req. Ch:6)
| Area 1: Natural Science (3 hours
)
| Credit Hours |
|---|
| PHYS105 | General Physics I 2 | 3 |
2 : Also counts towards the Major |
Non-Geoscience Supporting Compulsory Courses
Geoscience Program
Program Elective Courses
Free Elective Courses
| Students should take any 2 courses (6 hours
)
| Credit Hours |
|---|
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