This degree is designed for students with an interest in earth, environmental, or oceanographic science careers or affiliated fields such as environmental law and earth/environmental science education.<br><br>Geoscientists are employed by three segments of the economy: private, government and academia. Opportunities exist with private companies in environmental protection and management and the petroleum industry has again begun to hire significant number of geologists.<br><br>B.S. in Geology and Geological Oceanography has two options: (1) a Geology option and (2) a Geological Oceanography option.<br><br>In addition to the core courses required for all B.S. in Geology and Geological Oceanography majors. Students in the Geology Specialization must take the following courses:<br><br>GEO 483 Hydrogeology (4 credits)<br>GEO 480 Summer Field Camp (4 6 credits)<br><br>All majors are highly encouraged to take a field course, GEO 480, preferably during the summer of the junior or senior year. Such courses are offered by a variety of different schools around the country, and involve 4 6 weeks of intensive field work including rock identification, mapping, and structural and stratigraphic studies. To broaden their geological experiences, we encourage our students to take advantage of one of the many courses offered in the western United States. Students may substitute an approved field experience for this course requirement.