The Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences offers a B.A. and a B.S. degree in Earth Science. The B.S. in Earth Science has an environmental geology focus. The B.A. in Earth Science provides a broader overview of geology and supporting sciences and is designed primarily for careers in secondary education.
Our B.A. degree requires 35 credits in geology, 3 credits in meteorology, and 6 credits in astronomy. The required courses are Geol 1000, 1000L, 1020, 1020L, 3020, 3150, 3150L, 3160, 3560, 3650, 3680, 3 credits of a geology elective, Mteor 2060, 2 and Astro 1200 and 1500. Additional courses in geology and agronomy are strongly recommended. The required supporting courses include Chem 1770, 1770L, 1780, 1780L, Phys 1110 and 1120, Math 1510 or 1600 or 1650 or 1810, Stat 1010 or 1040 or Com S 1070, and a course in biology. In addition to these requirements, the student must meet the requirements for teacher licensure – see the listings under the Teacher Education Program in the ISU Catalog. Dr. Cinzia Cervato is the Teaching Coordinator for Earth Sciences.
The English requirements for the Earth Science program are the same as for the Geology program.