Chair and Professor: C.J. Northrup. Professors: McNamara, Pelton, Snyder,
White, Kohn, Michaels, Wilkins, Benner, Bradford, Pierce, Routh, Schmitz, van Wijk,
Barrash, Clemo, Clement, Davydov, Gillerman, Stoklosa, Viskupic, Zollweg.

Degrees Offered

· B.S. in Geosciences
· B.S. in Geophysics
· B.S. in Earth Science Education, Secondary Education
· B.A. in Geoarchaeology
· Minor in Geospatial Information Analysis
 

Departmental Scholarships Offered

The Department of Geosciences offers scholarships to undergraduate students, click here for more information.

Department Statement

The curriculum leading to the B.S. degree in Geosciences is designed for students who plan a career in geology or hydrology or who plan to attend graduate school. The curriculum leading to the B.S. degree in Earth Science education is designed to prepare students to teach earth science in secondary schools and to meet the teacher certification requirements of the State of Idaho. The curriculum leading to the B.S. degree in Geophysics prepares students for a broad variety of careers in quantitative geoscience or for graduate school in many scientific and engineering disciplines. A geophysics major receives a thorough preparation in geophysics, an introductory background in chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, and physics, and more focused study in one of five elective areas: applied mathematics, geology, geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, or physics. In addition to the courses formally offered in all degree programs, students are encouraged to earn credit for independent study, internship, undergraduate or graduate thesis, and for participation in departmental research projects. Nondegree course offerings in geography meet the 15 credit requirement under the 30-15-15 Social Studies, Secondary Education Emphasis Degree Programs offered in the departments of Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.