2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Geology
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George R. Clark, Interim Head
Professors: Chaudhuri, Clark, and Oviatt; Associate Professors: Archer, I. Totten, and M. Totten; Assistant Professors: Brueseke, Datta, Raef, and Spencer; Research Assistant Professor: Miller; Emeriti Professors: Cullers, Twiss, Underwood, and West.
108 Thompson Hall
785-532-6724
Fax: 785-532-5159
www.k-state.edu/geology
Geology includes the study of the composition, behavior, and history of the earth and of other members of the solar system. On Earth, geologists focus on interactions within and among the solid earth, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. In addition to providing an understanding of the past history of these interactions as a context for future changes, geologists examine the environmental effects of society’s actions, including pollution of ground water, surface water, and soil and the development and use of mineral, energy, and water resources.
Geologists operate in two laboratories: the earth itself (field laboratory) and the standard chemical, physical, or biological laboratory. However, geologists cannot control the variables affecting the natural processes operating in the field, as a chemist can control the variables experimentally in a laboratory. Geologists are the observers of processes in operation or already concluded and often must deduce conclusions from incomplete data or by analogy with processes that may be reproduced only in part in a laboratory.
Earth Science (EDESC ) option for high school teachers: In addition to the general requirements for the BA or BS degree, the teacher licensure requirements must be completed. See the College of Education for more information about teacher licensure requirements and details about earth and space science as an optional secondary licensure in Secondary Education.
The Department of Geology offers also cooperates with the Department of Civil Engineering in a dual degree in civil engineering and geology. For detailed plans of study, consult the head of the department.
Students in geology must have an overall average grade of C (not a C grade in each course) in their geology, other natural science, mathematics, and computer science courses.
Bachelor of Arts
Minor
Geology
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