B.S. in Geosciences

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All candidates for the award of BS in Geosciences will demonstrate mastery in the following SLOs:

1. Students will have a broad foundation across the major fields of physical sciences (Chemistry, Geology, Physics)
2. Students will show competency in college-level mathematics
3. Students will be able to determine the physical and chemical composition of earth materials and the processes that produced them.
4. Students will synthesize data to interpret geologic history
5. Students will understand using a systems approach to solving geoscience problems.
6. Students will demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to use, the processes and methods of scientific inquiry.
7. Students can formally communicate the results of geoscience investigations using both oral and written communication skills.

Students will demonstrate competency in disseminating their scientific knowledge to students in a classroom setting.