2025-2026 University Academic Catalog
Geospatial and Earth Sciences
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Geology
R. Stockton Maxwell, Chair
Reed 213, (540) 831-7604
The Geology provides students with a basic framework for a professional career in the field of geology, for graduate studies in geology, for board certification as a professional geologist, or for licensure to teach earth and space science. A student may pursue a curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.
The Geospatial Science program provides specialized course work for students who seek training in geographic information systems, digital cartographic techniques, geospatial technologies, and their applications; and for students seeking a solid background in geospatial science in preparation for careers in geoinformatics or environmental and regional planning and management. The major, which offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree, focuses on GIS; geospatial analysis methods; and land use, population distribution, watershed management, and other natural resources management issues. Technical strengths include geographic information systems (GIS), digital cartographic techniques, and digital image processing as well as field research methods.
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*Programs may have different REAL designations based on the concentration(s) selected. Click on the major for more details.
Academic Minor
To graduate with a minor, a student must have a 2.0 or higher GPA in all courses required for the minor, and should be officially registered for the minor at least one semester prior to graduation. Courses used to fulfill major or minor requirements cannot be used to fulfill concentrations or option requirements within Interdisciplinary Studies.
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