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Geological Sciences, BS

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Location(s): Main Campus Close Return to: Academic Degrees and Programs The Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences is intended as training for graduate school and professional employment, with research, teaching, and industry careers as the ultimate goals. Coursework emphasizes depth in the geological discipline as well as breadth across the natural sciences, and fieldwork is a requirement of the program. The BS offers three tracks for students to specialize in geology, environmental geology, and geophysics. Students who complete any of these three tracks are eligible for licensure.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_ce3e9453
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

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    University General Education Requirements

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      Harpur College Requirements

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        Major Requirements

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          Course Requirements

          7 items
          1. One four-credit 100-level geology course*
            Not resolved to a course
            100
          2. GEOL 301
            Rock Record And Earth History *
            Not resolved to a course
          3. OR GEOL 311
            Earth’s Surface Processes **
            Not resolved to a course
          4. GEOL 302
            Introduction to Geophysics
            Not resolved to a course
          5. GEOL 303
            Earth Materials
            Not resolved to a course
          6. GEOL 304
            Intro to Envi Geochemistry
            Not resolved to a course
          7. GEOL 401
            Field Geology OR equivalent (summer field experience)
            Not resolved to a course

          Additional Science Cognate Courses

          11 items
          1. MATH 224
            Differential Calculus
            Not resolved to a course
          2. MATH 225
            Integral Calculus
            Not resolved to a course
          3. MATH 226
            Integration Tech & Application
            Not resolved to a course
          4. MATH 227
            Infinite Series
            Not resolved to a course
          5. PHYS 121
            General Physics I
            Not resolved to a course
          6. PHYS 122
            General Physics II
            Not resolved to a course
            or: PHYS 131 - Gen. Physics I(Calculus Based)
          7. PHYS 132
            Gen.Physics II(Calculus Based)
            Not resolved to a course
          8. CHEM 111
            Chemical Principles
            Not resolved to a course
            or: CHEM 104 - General Chemistry I
          9. CHEM 105
            General Chemistry II
            Not resolved to a course
          10. CHEM 106
            General Chemistry Laboratory
            Not resolved to a course
            or: CHEM 107 - Gen Chem I CHEM/BCHEM Majors
          11. CHEM 108
            Gen Chem II CHEM/BCHEM Majors
            Not resolved to a course

          A. Geology Track

          3 items
          1. GEOL 311
            Earth’s Surface Processes
            Not resolved to a course
          2. GEOL 344
            Structural Geology
            Not resolved to a course
          3. Two additional 300-400 level Geology Courses.
            Not resolved to a course

          Requirements

          3 items
          1. GEOL 326
            Nonrenewable Natural Resources
            Not resolved to a course
          2. GEOL 342
            Environmental Hydrology
            Not resolved to a course
          3. GEOL 436
            Sediment Environments & Facies
            Not resolved to a course

          B. Environmental Geology Track

          2 items
          1. GEOL 311
            Earth’s Surface Processes
            Not resolved to a course
          2. GEOL 344
            Structural Geology
            Not resolved to a course

          Requirements

          8 items
          1. GEOL 342
            Environmental Hydrology
            Not resolved to a course
          2. GEOL 411
            Advanced Geomorphology
            Not resolved to a course
          3. GEOL 414
            Climate and Paleoclimate
            Not resolved to a course
          4. GEOL 416
            Hydrogeology
            Not resolved to a course
          5. GEOL 453
            Environmental Geophysics
            Not resolved to a course
          6. GEOL 460
            Geomicrobiology
            Not resolved to a course
          7. GEOL 465
            Environmental Measurements
            Not resolved to a course
          8. GEOL 470
            Geochemistry
            Not resolved to a course

          C. Geophysics Track

          6 items
          1. MATH 323
            Calculus III
            Not resolved to a course
          2. MATH 324
            ODE’s for Scientists/Engineers
            Not resolved to a course
          3. PHYS 331
            Electromagnetic Theory I
            Not resolved to a course
          4. PHYS 332
            Electromagnetic Theory II
            Not resolved to a course
          5. PHYS 341
            Analytical Mechanics
            Not resolved to a course
          6. GEOL 450
            Geophysics I
            Not resolved to a course

          Requirements

          3 items
          1. GEOL 344
            Structural Geology
            Not resolved to a course
          2. GEOL 416
            Hydrogeology
            Not resolved to a course
          3. GEOL 453
            Environmental Geophysics
            Not resolved to a course

          Notes

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            Additional Information About the Program

            4 items
            1. The department requires a C- or better grade in all courses counted toward the major. No courses for the major may be taken as Pass/Fail.
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            2. Students must take a field experience course (GEOL 401 or equivalent) for 4-6 credits, generally in the summer following their junior year. They are encouraged to choose a course in the branch of the earth sciences that most directly relates to their major track or career interest. The course must cover basic field techniques and skills, followed by field experience with traditional geological, hydrogeological, geophysical, or other approved applications.
              Not resolved to a course
            3. In addition, geology majors are encouraged to gain experience with statistics, computer languages or programming, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Professional Licensure Qualification: Students who complete any of the three BS tracks in geology will have taken the necessary coursework to be considered licensure-qualified and will be allowed to take the first of two licensing exams: Fundamentals of Geology (followed by Practice of Geology after five years working in the profession). The National Association of the State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) offers these exams, and more information about them can be found on their website. Being a licensed professional geologist is becoming a requirement for many employers in environmental and geological consulting companies in New York. It provides opportunities for advancement beyond the most entry-level jobs. Although licensing can only be granted by the New York State Education Department, completing one of the three BS tracks in geological sciences will automatically qualify you for taking the ASBOG examinations. You can find complete details about becoming a professional geologist in New York here.
              Not resolved to a course
            Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide — https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2018&returnto=313. Captured page pages/0082.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.