Aug 26, 2025  
2025-2026 Course of Study Bulletin 
  
2025-2026 Course of Study Bulletin

Earth and Environmental Geosciences


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Faculty/Staff

Ben Surpless, Ph.D., Department Chair, Professor
Tracy Berg, Business Operations Specialist I - CSI
Leslie F. Bleamaster III, Ph.D., Director of Operations: D. R. Semmes School of Science, & Part-time Faculty
Graham Edwards, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Xiwei Guo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Kurt Knesel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Geosciences
Daniel Lehrmann, Ph.D., Gertrude and Walter Pyron Professor of Geosciences
Cait Livsey, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Richard Silver, Lab & Field Technician
Kathleen Surpless, Ph.D., Professor

Overview

The department of Earth and Environmental Geosciences offers two degrees, a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science. The Bachelor of Arts program prepares students interested in careers or disciplines that require a fundamental understanding of the geosciences (e.g., environmental consulting, secondary education, law, geography). The BA program offers flexibility, allowing students to pursue intensive study in other disciplines. The Bachelor of Science program prepares students for graduate work in geosciences or for careers in geosciences and related fields. The BS program serves students interested in a broad-based introduction to geosciences and provides opportunities for student-faculty research projects.

Programs

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