You are in the official 2001-2002 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
C. John Suen, Interim Chair
Frederika J.M. Harmsen, Graduate Adviser
Arthur H. Barabas, Bruce A. Blackerby, Roland H. Brady, Stephen
D. Lewis, Robert D. Merrill
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at California
State University, Fresno offers courses leading to the Bachelor
of Science and Master of Science in Geology -- as well as the
Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences and the Minor in Geology
-- which are especially well-suited for primary and secondary
teachers.
Collaborating with the Department of Environmental Sciences at
the University of California, Riverside, the department also offers
a special program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Environmental
Sciences. The degree is jointly conferred by California State
University, Fresno and the University of California, Riverside.
Coursework and research emphasize field and laboratory investigations
of geologic and environmental problems. Our field orientation
takes advantage of the university's proximity to the Sierra Nevadas,
the California Coast Ranges, coastal California, and the desert
provinces. This unique location gives faculty and students access
to an unparalleled outdoor laboratory all within short trips from
the university.
The department's close relationship with state agencies and the
private sector enables many students to pursue internships or
part-time employment in geologic and environmental work while
they complete their degrees.
The Bachelor of Science in geology prepares students for employment
in petroleum geology, mineral exploration, land-use planning,
environmental assessment, hydrology, and engineering geology,
or for teaching earth science or physical science at the secondary
level. The Master of Science program provides a graduate degree
for students who want to work in industry or government on the
professional level, for students who want to teach earth science
in junior college, or for students who wish to pursue further
graduate study.
Our applied geology option specializes in engineering geology,
hydrogeology, or exploration geology fields, which have the strongest
employment potential.
Students may also participate in coursework and research in marine
geology and oceanography offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
in Monterey Bay. Consult the chairs of the Earth and Environmental
Sciences and Biology departments. See Moss
Landing Marine Laboratories, Biology Department.
Department equipment includes:
Career pathways in earth science can lead to occupations in:
Earth and Environmental Sciences Courses