2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Geosciences
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730 Langdale Hall
404-413-5750
geosciences.gsu.edu
Katherine Hankins, Chair
Christy Visaggi, Undergraduate Director
Geosciences involves the study of the social and physical dimensions of the earth, including its interior, surface, atmosphere, and people. The Department of Geosciences makes available to students training, instruction, and experiences in the fields of geology and geography. These two disciplines provide complementary perspectives on a broad range of issues dealing with natural landscapes at all spatial and temporal scales, human-environment interactions, geospatial analysis, including Geographic Information Systems, and the social and physical dynamics of urban life.
The Department of Geosciences offers the B.A. degree in Geosciences with a concentration in either Geography or Urban Studies; and the B.S. degree in Geosciences with a concentration in Geology, Environmental Geosciences, Geography, or Urban Studies. In addition, the department offers undergraduate certificates in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), water science, and sustainability, which are open to students from all majors at the university. These certificates complement the expertise students develop in the B.A./B.S. degrees in Geosciences and in other departments.
Academic Advisement for Undergraduate Students
Academic advisement for undergraduate students is provided through the University Advisement Center (freshman through junior status/fewer than 90 hours) and the college’s Office of Academic Assistance (senior status/90 or more hours). See Office of Academic Assistance for additional information.
Honors College
The Department of Geosciences encourages qualified students to participate in the Georgia State Honors College. Please contact the Undergraduate Director for more details on the Honors College experience in our department including course offerings, research opportunities, and theses.
Graduation with Distinction in the Major
This unit offers undergraduate students with the opportunity to earn the designation of graduation with distinction in the major. Please contact the Undergraduate Director for the specific criteria for this honor.
ProgramsBachelor’sCertificateDual DegreeMinorCoursesEnvironmental StudiesGeographyGeology
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