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Geosciences
Professor
James D. Collier; The department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology with three different options: Geology, Environmental Geology, and Earth Science for Secondary Teachers. The Geology option is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to continue their education in graduate school or to work as professional geologists. The Environmental Geology option is designed for students planning to work in the areas of natural resource management and environmental impact assessment and remediation. The Earth Science for Secondary Teachers option is designed for students whose specific goal is to teach earth science at the secondary school level. The department also has course offerings in Geography and a minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). A student-constructed major in geography is available, in which students can concentrate on three tracks: physical geography, human geography, or geography technologies (including GIS). Geography classes are recommended for those students who wish to enhance their understanding of such topics as geopolitics, world cultures, globalization, weather and climate, natural landscapes and mountain environments, in addition to technical topics such as computer mapping and GIS. The study of geosciences at Fort Lewis College is strengthened by the College’s proximity to the remarkable natural geological laboratory in the Southern Rocky Mountains and adjacent areas of the Southwest. The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Shiprock, and the San Juan volcanic field and mining district are representative of classical geological localities nearby. The numerous outcrops and mine and oil field workings are sources of excellent real-world experiences for students. Also, the sequence of rocks in the Animas River Valley represents literally hundreds of millions of years of earth history. Laboratory and field equipment and geological holdings in the College library are available for research and reading. Advanced graduate work in geology is required for positions in state and federal surveys, petroleum and mining companies, and college teaching. Employment with engineering firms, governmental agencies, mining companies, and environmental consulting organizations, among others, is available for persons with bachelors degrees in geology and environmental geology. Students majoring in geology may be certified to teach science at the secondary level. To obtain requirements for teacher certification, please contact the Department of Teacher Education. A minor in geology is available for students majoring in other disciplines. Requirements for a minor in geology are listed at the end of this section. REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN GEOLOGY: Geology
Option
General
Education Credits Total ..........32-44 Specific
Departmental Requirements: Subtotal ..........47 Auxiliary
Requirements: Subtotal ..........121 Electives ..........8-20 TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION ..........120 Environmental
Geology Option
General
Education Credits Total ..........32-44 Specific
Departmental Requirements: Subtotal ..........43 Auxiliary
Requirements: Subtotal ..........21 Electives ..........12-24 TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION ..........120 PREPARATION FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL The
following additional courses are recommended for geology majors who
plan to go to graduate school. Additional
courses recommended as good electives but not counting towards the minor:
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements **Geol 107Nx Earth Systems Science ..........4 **Geol 113Tx Physical Geology ..........4 Geol 325 Introduction to Remote Sensing ..........4 Geol 405 Geologic Data Analysis and Modeling by Computer ..........4 Engr 103 Computer Aided Drafting ..........3 CSIS 230 Object-Oriented Programming in C++ ..........4 CSIS 350 Database Management Systems ..........3 Math 201, BA 253, or Psyc 241 Statistics ..........4 |