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The geosciences are concerned with understanding earth processes and the evolutionary history of the Earth. Geoscientists work to discover and develop natural resources such as groundwater, metals, and energy sources; to solve technology-generated environmental problems such as acid mine drainage and waste disposal; to predict geological events, such as the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanism; and to solve fundamental questions concerning the origin and evolution of Earth and life. The Bachelor of Arts degree program stresses data collection; investigation, analysis and synthesis of information related to complex natural problems; rigor of thought and clarity of oral and written expression. The B.A. provides a basic education in geosciences, and is designed for students who wish to prepare themselves for careers that interface among science, social science, and business. Examples of these careers include environmental law, national and international planning or resource management, and K-12 teaching.
Course Nbr | Course Title | Typically Offered |
---|---|---|
1 |
Physical Geology |
All Semesters |
1 |
Physical Geology |
Fall Only |
1 |
Physical Geology |
Fall & Spring |
2 |
Historical Geology |
Spring Only |
10 |
Geology of the National Parks |
|
10 |
Geology of the National Parks |
All Semesters |
10 |
Geology of the National Parks |
Fall Only |
10 |
Geology of the National Parks |
Fall & Spring |
10 |
Geology of the National Parks |
Spring Only |
10 |
Geology of the National Parks |
Summer Only |
20 |
Planet Earth |
All Semesters |
20 |
Planet Earth |
Fall Only |
20 |
Planet Earth |
Fall & Spring |
20 |
Planet Earth |
Spring & Summer |
20H |
Planet Earth |
Fall Only |
20H |
Planet Earth |
Fall & Spring |
20L |
Planet Earth |
|
21 |
Earth and Life: Origin and Evolution |
|
21 |
Earth and Life: Origin and Evolution |
Fall & Spring |
21 |
Earth and Life: Origin and Evolution |
Spring Only |
30 |
Volcanoes |
|
30 |
Volcanoes |
Fall Only |
40 |
The Sea Around Us |
All Semesters |
40 |
The Sea Around Us |
Fall Only |
40 |
The Sea Around Us |
Fall & Spring |
40 |
The Sea Around Us |
Spring Only |
40H |
The Sea Around Us |
|
40L |
The Sea Around Us |
Fall & Spring |
40P |
The Sea Around Us |
Fall & Spring |
97 |
Special Topics |
Spring Only |
105 |
Environments of Africa: Geology and Climate Change |
Spring Only |
109 |
Earthquakes and Society |
|
110 |
The Science of Gemstones |
|
111 |
Forensic Geoscience |
Fall Only |
197 |
Special Topics |
|
197 |
Special Topics |
Fall & Spring |
201 |
Earth Materials |
Fall & Spring |
202 |
Chemical Processes in Geology |
All Semesters |
202 |
Chemical Processes in Geology |
Fall & Spring |
203 |
Physical Processes in Geology |
Fall & Spring |
204 |
Geobiology |
Spring Only |
296 |
Independent Studies |
Fall & Spring |
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- TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the paper exam (code #2660)
- IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test
- Penn State requires first-year international students to submit an official score from the SAT or ACT examination.Please note: The writing component of standardized tests (SAT or ACT) is not required. The writing component will not be used as part of our evaluation. If your test scores include the writing component, by all means, have those scores sent to Penn State. Additionally, we do not require SAT Subject Tests.
Scholarships
- Millennium Scholars Program