A B.A. in Earth Science is offered in conjunction with the Department of Geography. Satisfactory scores in the Chemistry and Mathematics Placement Examinations are required for Chemistry 101, Mathematics 255A, and Physics 100A, all of which are part of the Geology major. Students not having this preparation will need additional coursework in deficient subject areas. A minor in Geology is designed for students interested in the Earth, but with a major in another department. Biologists, engineers, mathematicians, and physicists are finding employment in the environmental and energy-related industries.
Geologists study the structure, composition, and history of the Earth's crust.