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 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Astronomy & Space Sciences Geology View 446 other Bachelors in Earth Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17016 USD / year

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16536 USD / year

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In-State

4488 USD / year

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Living costs

Columbus

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900 - 1400 USD / month

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