Department of Geosciences

Learning Outcomes for BS in Earth Science/Secondary Education

• Demonstrate an understanding of rocks, minerals and fossils.
• Demonstrate mastery of basic geologic laboratory skills.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate geologic ideas to students.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate geologic ideas in written format.
• Demonstrate an understanding of these earth systems - oceans, atmosphere and crust.
• Demonstrate an understanding of earth’s history.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the earth in the solar system.