Geology - Stony Brook University

Geology from Stony Brook University is a Campus Bachelor Geology degree that prepares you for a Science career. The science of geology is concerned with the physical and chemical nature of the Earth (and other planets) and the evolution of the Earth over the vast expanse of geological time. The B.S. program in geology (GEO) includes four tracks: environmental geoscience, engineering geology , and geological oceanography. The major aims to provide the student with maximum preparation to carry out graduate and professional work in each of these fields. Students graduating with a B.S., majoring in geology, typically go on to graduate school or obtain professional employment with environmental consulting firms, energy and resource exploration firms, or various government organizations. Programs of Study The Geology B.S. program has built-in flexibility to allow majors to choose from a variety of electives in environmental geoscience, planetary geoscience, geophysics and geochemistry. Completion of the Geology major requires 66 to 68 credits. For students with an interest in Environmental Geoscience, Engineering Geology , or Geological Oceanography, the department has designed suggested course clusters with the goal of maximizing the students' knowledge base in these rapidly growing fields. The Environmental Geosciences cluster is designed for students interested in environmental science, with additional laboratory and field courses focused on evaluating environmental problems. Many students take advantage of internships with local environmental companies or the United States Geological Survey as part of their academic program. The Geological Oceanography cluster is for those who want to study both geology and marine sciences by combining select courses from the geology track with marine science courses. The Engineering Geology cluster is for students who wish to combine geological training with mechanical engineering. View more details on Stony Brook University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Geology courses.