Overview

Geologists are, in fact, among the primary workers engaged in studying and protecting the Earth's environment

Students in the B.S. Earth and Space Science - Geology Track from Columbus State University take fundamental coursework in the fields of mineralogy and petrology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, structural geology and tectonics, hydrology and geochemistry, geomorphology, paleontology, paleoclimate and environmental geology.

Most courses include a laboratory, and many include a field component. In preparation for upper level geology coursework, students take one year of chemistry and physics courses, as well as calculus. Interested students may have the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research with geology faculty.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the B.S. Earth and Space Science program, Geology track, will be able to:

identify and describe fundamental earth materials (e.g. rocks and minerals), explain the internal and surficial processes by which they form, and utilize this knowledge to solve basic geologic problems.

describe the major fossil groups present in the geologic record, how these organisms relate to events in geological time, and will be able to utilize this information to interpret ancient environments and the evolution of life on our planet.

describe internal Earth processes (i.e. Plate Tectonics) that produce deformation of rock and large scale tectonic features on our planet, and will be able to utilize this information to solve problems in structural geology.

describe the interactions between Earth processes and Human societies, including using Earth's geological resources (e.g. water, fossil fuels) and managing Earth's natural and man-made hazards, and will be able to use this information to solve problems related to the Human environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Igneous and Metamorphic Geology

Sedimentary Geology

Mineralogy

Structural Geology

Environmental Geology

Geomorphology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology View 470 other Bachelors in Geology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

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Academic Transcripts: Applicants who have graduated from a non U.S. accredited high school or attended a non U.S. accredited college/ university must provide a professional transcript evaluation by a NACES evaluator or Lisano International. We recommend using Josef Silny or World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts from any U.S. college/university attended must be submitted.

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Proof of English language proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

15424 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7712 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

15424 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7712 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

4370 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2185 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Columbus

900 - 1400 USD /month

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