Geological and Environmental Sciences Department

Why should you become a Chico State Geology or Environmental Science student?

Fall Course Highlights

GEOS 165 Environment I: Principles and Practices

What types of work do Environmental Scientists perform? What problems do they work on? Students develop an understanding of the interdisciplinary field of environmental science, and learn from working professionals. No prerequisites.

Students in Big Chico Creek courtesy D.Brown
GEOS 101/102 General/Physical Geology

Why are there earthquakes in California?  How and when was the Grand Canyon formed? Both courses provide an introduction to the field of geology: the study of the Earth, its properties, and processes that affect world around us.

 
 
Yosemite courtesy NPS

Programs

BS in Environmental Science

BS in Geology

Certificate in Hydrogeology

BS in Geosciences

Minor in Geology

Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science

MS in Environmental Sciences

MS in Geosciences

Professional Science Masters Program

Features

Wildcat Welcome, August 19th!

UPDATE: Room change! Come meet fellow Geological and Environmental Studies students, staff and faculty! Take a quick tour of the programs offered and meet current advisors!  The AGES club members will be present as well! See you there!

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Student Profile - Andrew Harp

Senior geology major, Andrew Harp, presented his current research on the Nomlaki Tuff at the Geological Society of America conference.

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Financial Aid and Grant Information

ACG Grant Available to 1st and 2nd year students pursuing any major.You must have a GPA of 3.0 or better and be receiving financial aid.

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