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Geological Sciences: Planetary Track, B.S.

SUNY College at Geneseo · Geneseo, NY

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The BS in Geological Sciences offers students the opportunity to study the Earth. Students in this program investigate topics such as water resources, evolving landscapes, minerals and rocks, changing climate, tectonic transformation of the Earth’s interior and exterior, dynamics of the Earth’s interior, and the evolution of life. Majors in the Geological Sciences select one of three tracks: Geology, Environmental Geology, or Planetary Geology. The Geology track places equal emphasis on both surface and deep Earth processes. The Environmental Geology track places a greater weight on surface processes such as landscape evolution and water flow. The Planetary track emphasizes geospatial analysis of planetary surfaces (Earth, Moon, Mars, etc.). All majors must complete a series of basic requirements as well as additional requirements based on their chosen track. Courses offered in all tracks are available as electives.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196167
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196167_ad76f186
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

General Education Requirements (30-40 Credits)

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    Basic Requirements (Required for all Tracks): 16 Credits

    6 items
    1. GSCI 160
      Physical Geology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. GSCI 161
      Physical Geology Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    3. GSCI 170
      Historical Geology
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    4. GSCI 210
      Mineralogy
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. GSCI 491
      Geological Sciences Capstone Seminar I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    6. GSCI 492
      Geological Sciences Capstone Seminar II
      Not resolved to a course
      1

    Related Requirements (Required for all Tracks): 12 Credits

    6 items
    1. CHEM 116
      Chemistry I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. CHEM 118
      Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      or: CHEM 203 - Principles of Chemistry I
      3
    3. CHEM 204
      Principles of Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. CHEM 119
      Introductory Chemistry Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    5. CHEM 129
      Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    6. MATH 221
      Calculus I
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    Planetary Geology Track Requirements: 24-25 Credits

    12 items
    1. ASTR 105
      The Solar System
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. ASTR 106
      The Solar System Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      or: GSCI 135 - Dinos and Dodos
      or: GSCI 140 - Environmental Science
      1
    3. GSCI 141
      Environmental Science Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      or: GSCI 150 - Climate Change and Energy
      1
    4. GSCI 151
      The Geology of Climate Change and Energy Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      or: GSCI 180 - Geology of the Solar System
      1
    5. or One 3-credit 200, 300, or 400-level GSCI Elective
      Not resolved to a course
      200
    6. GEOG 286
      Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    7. GSCI 301
      Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. GSCI 341
      Principles of Structural Geology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. GSCI 451
      Stratigraphy
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. GSCI 315
      Principles of Geochemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. GSCI 433
      Geological Applications of Remote Sensing
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. Two 3-credit 300 or 400 level GSCI elective from the following options:
      Not resolved to a course
      300

    Planetary Geology Track Related Requirements: 12 Credits

    5 items
    1. PHYS 123
      Analytical Physics I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. PHYS 114
      Physics I Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    3. PHYS 125
      Analytical Physics II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. PHYS 116
      Physics II Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    5. MATH 222
      Calculus II
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    Footnotes

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      Minimum Competence Requirement

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        Department Writing Requirement

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          Sample Course Map

          56 items
          1. First Year
            Not resolved to a course
          2. Fall - 13 Credit Hours
            Not resolved to a course
          3. GSCI 160
            Physical Geology
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          4. GSCI 161
            Physical Geology Laboratory
            Not resolved to a course
            1
          5. MATH 221
            Calculus I
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          6. CHEM 116
            Chemistry I
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          7. CHEM 119
            Introductory Chemistry Lab
            Not resolved to a course
            1
          8. GSCI 191
            Introduction to Geology at Geneseo
            Not resolved to a course
            1
          9. Spring - 16 Credit Hours
            Not resolved to a course
          10. GSCI 170
            Historical Geology
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          11. MATH 222
            Calculus II
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          12. CHEM 118
            Chemistry II
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          13. CHEM 129
            Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry
            Not resolved to a course
            1
          14. WRTG 105
            Writing Seminar: (subtitle)
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          15. Second Year
            Not resolved to a course
          16. Fall - 14-15 Credit Hours
            Not resolved to a course
          17. GSCI 210
            Mineralogy
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          18. PHYS 123
            Analytical Physics I
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          19. PHYS 114
            Physics I Lab
            Not resolved to a course
            1
          20. ASTR 105
            The Solar System
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          21. World Language (101)
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          22. Spring - 17 Credit Hours
            Not resolved to a course
          23. GSCI 301
            Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          24. PHYS 125
            Analytical Physics II
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          25. PHYS 116
            Physics II Lab
            Not resolved to a course
            1
          26. Global Society (CGC)
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          27. World Language (102)
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          28. Global Society (DPP)
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          29. Third Year
            Not resolved to a course
          30. Fall - 15 Credit Hours
            Not resolved to a course
          31. GSCI 341
            Principles of Structural Geology
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          32. GSCI 451
            Stratigraphy
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          33. Global Society (SST)
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          34. Global Society (WVC)
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          35. Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          36. Spring - 15 Credit Hours
            Not resolved to a course
          37. GSCI 431
            Geomorphology
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          38. GSCI 315
            Principles of Geochemistry
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          39. Global Society (CAI)
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          40. Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          41. Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          42. Fourth Year
            Not resolved to a course
          43. Fall 16 Credit Hours
            Not resolved to a course
          44. GSCI 491
            Geological Sciences Capstone Seminar I
            Not resolved to a course
            1
          45. GSCI 433
            Geological Applications of Remote Sensing
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          46. 300 or 400-level GSCI Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          47. Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          48. Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          49. Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          50. Spring - 14-15 Credit Hours
            Not resolved to a course
          51. GSCI 492
            Geological Sciences Capstone Seminar II
            Not resolved to a course
            1
          52. 300 or 400-level GSCI Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          53. Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          54. Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          55. Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          56. Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            1-2

          KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

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