Geological, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences

Geneseo Launches a New Academic Year

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Geneseo Launches a New Academic Year rime Fri, 08/22/2025 - 09:15

Planetary Geologist Receives NASA Grant for Mars Study

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Planetary Geologist Receives NASA Grant for Mars Study dreessen Fri, 08/15/2025 - 15:36

Environmental Science

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Environmental Science barkan Thu, 07/31/2025 - 11:02

Sample Courses

Climate and Energy
Dinos and Dodos
Environmental Science

Popular Electives

Ecology
Groundwater Hydrology
Intro to Geographic Information Systems

Program Highlights

Designed to give students a broad, interdisciplinary introduction to environmental challenges from a variety of perspectives.
Flexibility allows students to maximize the minor’s compatibility with their major.

Environmental Science

Why study environmental science at Geneseo?

This minor is suited for students who seek a science-focused pathway to understanding environmental issues. Coursework introduces the scientific principles underlying many environmental issues, such as climate change, species extinction, or water scarcity, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary study. The minor’s flexibility allows students to focus on the area of science that interests them the most.

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Program Option

Minor in Environmental Science

Additional Options

Sample Careers

Ecologist
Environmental educator
Environmental engineer
Environmental lawyer
Environmental technician
Geographer
Marine biologist
Science writer
Wildlife biologist

Contact Info

Scott Giorgis, Professor and Chair of Geology
giorgis@geneseo.edu
ISC 254
585-245-5293

Geology dept

geology faculty

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Evolutionary Paleoecologist to Deliver American Rock Salt Lecture

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Evolutionary Paleoecologist to Deliver American Rock Salt Lecture patenaude Sat, 03/08/2025 - 23:38

Alum Publishes Translated Book of Poems

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Alum Publishes Translated Book of Poems rime Thu, 12/19/2024 - 11:16

VIDEO: Raman Imaging System

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VIDEO: Raman Imaging System johnsonma Fri, 11/15/2024 - 14:01

Geneseo Ushers In a New Academic Year

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Geneseo Ushers In a New Academic Year rime Fri, 08/30/2024 - 10:30

Over Awarded $105K NSF Grant for Geology Research

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Over Awarded $105K NSF Grant for Geology Research dreessen Thu, 08/22/2024 - 12:42

Geophysics

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Geophysics barkan Thu, 07/25/2024 - 12:01

Sample Courses

Analytical Physics I–IV
Applied Geophysics
Calculus I–III
Chemistry I–II
Historical Geology
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Mathematical Methods in Physics
Minerology
Physical Geology
Principles of Structural Geology

Recent Geology Graduate Schools

Scripps
Stanford
Texas A&M
University of Arizona
University of Wisconsin

Geophysics

Why study geophysics at Geneseo?

This interdisciplinary program prepares students for both immediate careers and graduate-level study in geophysics. The program differs from the Bachelor of Arts degree programs in geological sciences and physics since it provides the background in both mathematics and physics required to solve problems in solid earth geophysics. The geophysics curriculum is taught by faculty in the departments of geological sciences and physics.

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Program Highlights

Geological sciences graduates are highly successful in finding positions in teaching, industry, and graduate programs.
Geneseo offers one of the largest physics programs in the nation among colleges and universities that do not offer a PhD in physics, which means that geophysics majors at Geneseo join a large and thriving department focused solely on undergraduates.

Example Career Fields

Applied Geophysics
Environmental Consultant
Mining Geologist
Oceanography
Petroleum Geologist
Remote Sensing—GIS
Sedimentation
Technical Writing
Tectonics

Contact Info

Scott Giorgis, Professor and Chair in Geological Sciences
giorgis@geneseo.edu
ISC 235A
585-245-5293

GEOLOGY DEPT

geology Faculty

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Geochemistry

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Geochemistry barkan Tue, 07/23/2024 - 12:59

Sample Courses

Applied Statistics
Calculus I–II
Chemistry I–II
Historical Geology
Minerology
Modern Analytical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry I–II
Petrology
Physical Chemistry
Physical Geology
Physics I–II
Principles of Geochemistry

Program Highlights

Geological sciences graduates are highly successful in finding positions in teaching, industry, and graduate programs.
The respected and active geological sciences faculty and staff are invested in providing all Geneseo students with a broad interdisciplinary approach to studying geology and our environment.

Recent Geology Graduate Schools

Scripps
Stanford
Texas A&M
University of Arizona
University of Wisconsin

Geochemistry

Why study geochemistry at Geneseo?

This program provides a background in geological sciences and chemistry as well as related areas such as physics, mathematics, and computer science. The synthesis of these interrelated disciplines will prepare the student for graduate-level study and a professional career in geochemistry or related fields. The curriculum is taught by faculty of the departments of geological sciences and chemistry.

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Popular Electives

Advanced Minerology and Petrology
Geomorphology
Groundwater Hydrology
Paleoclimatology
Principles of Structural Geology
Stratigraphy

Sample Career Fields

Ceramic Scientist
Environmental Consultant
Geochemist
Isotope Geologist
Mining Geologist
Petroleum Geologist
Remote Sensing—GIS
Sedimentation
Technical Writer
Tectonics

Contact Info

Dori Farthing, Associate Professor of Geological Sciences
farthing@geneseo.edu
ISC 235A
585-245-5298

Geology Dept

Geology Faculty

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