You are in the official 2004-2005 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2004-2005 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
B.S. in Environmental
Sciences
(Jointly offered with the University of California, Riverside)
B.A. in Natural
Sciences
Earth Science Option
C. John Suen, Chair
D. Keith Putirka, Graduate Adviser
Robert G. Dundas, Lecturer
Arthur H. Barabas, Bruce A. Blackerby, Roland H. Brady, Frederika J.M. Harmsen,
Stephen D. Lewis, Robert D. Merrill, P. Graham Mortyn, Zhi (Luke) Wang
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 and environmental sciences can lead to the following occupations:
Earth and Environmental Sciences Courses