News

New Courses for Fall

GEOS 165 Environment I: Principles and Practices. Check back soon for a syllabus.

New Student Orientation

Meet faculty, staff, and your fellow new students. Detail will be posted during the Summer.

Programs

BS in Environmental Science
- Applied Ecology
- Atmospheric Science - NEW
- Environmental Chemistry
- Earth Resources Science
- Hydrologic Science - NEW
BS in Geology
Certificate in Hydrogeology - NEW

BS in Geosciences
- Physical Science Education
- Science Education (Geosciences)
Minor in Geology
Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science
MS in Environmental Sciences
MS in Geosciences
Professional Science Masters Program - NEW

Program Highlights

Alumni and business community supporters make a difference in our programs

Our students benefit from generous donations of equipment, internships, financial support,and job referrals from alumni and businesses. Some of our major supporters include:

Enviro-Tech Services Company

Fred Ousey (BA Geology 1983) founded Enviro-Tech Services Company in 1988, and he has made regular significant donations of equipment, including water level meters, pumps, water quality meters, and many field supplies. He has also employed several students as interns during school vacation periods.

Cupertino Electric

Gene Ryley (BA Physical Sciences 1972, MA 1974) is currently Executive Vice President of Cupertino Electric, Inc. located in San Jose, CA. He has made significant donations of funds for scholarships and other purposes. He also arranged for Cupertino Electric, Inc. to donate a large enclosed trailer that serves as a mobile research lab and provides logistical support for extended field trips.

Durham Pump

Durham Pump has provided Northern California with irrigation design, installation, pumping systems and repair parts and service for over 50 years. They have supported our department's water quality research efforts with donations of equipment and supplies, and have provided design services for creation of artificial rainfall systems.