Geological and Environmental Sciences Department

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

Fall 2013 Course Highlights

Renewable Energy and the Environment (GEOS 490-01) is an experimental course designed to investigate the interaction of renewable energy, the environmental impacts of such, and the role played in global climate change. The course will be a combination of lecture and student conducted seminars. It is anticipated that guest speakers on a variety of topics will also be included.

Wetland Environments (GEOS 490-02) is an interdisciplinary overview of physical, biological and cultural aspects of wetlands. Students will become familiar with definitions, classifications, origins, and natural processes of wetland environments. We will begin with a global perspective, examining wetland environments in boreal, temperate, and tropical climatic settings, then focus on North American and Californian wetlands. Human impacts and management of wetland resources will also be emphasized. Students will be required to present current research summaries on topics relevant to California wetlands. Three credit hours: lectures, exercises and field trips.

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.


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.

Programs

BS in Environmental Science

• Applied Ecology
• Atmosphere and Climate
• Energy and Earth Resources
• Hydrology

BS in Geology

Certificate in Hydrogeology

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