Department Chair: Stanley C. Finney
Department Office: Peterson Hall (PH) 1 - 102
Telephone/FAX: (562) 985-4809 / (562) 985-8638
Website: Geology
Faculty: Elizabeth L. Ambos, Richard J. Behl, Stanley C. Finney, Robert D. Francis, Roswitha B. Grannell, Jack Green, Gregory J. Holk, Thomas Kelty, Nathan Onderdonk, Lora Stevens
Administrative Support Coordinator: Margaret Costello
Advisors:
Undergraduate: Richard J. Behl
Credential: Laura Henriques, James Kisiel
Graduate: Robert Francis, Lora Stevens
Students desiring information should contact the Department Office for referral to one of the faculty advisors.
Geologist • Geophysicist • Hydrologist • Mineralogist • Paleontologist • Seismologist • Geophysical Prospector • Laboratory Assistant • Soils Engineer • Stratigrapher • Crystallographer • Geodesist • Environmental Analyst • Oceanographer • Teacher • Petrologist • Ecologist • Geochemist (Some of these, and other careers, require additional education or experience. For more information, see CSULB Careers Website.) Various entry-level trainee positions in business and industry are available for graduates regardless of academic discipline.
The Geological Sciences includes the study of the solid earth, the hydrosphere, and the atmosphere.
Within the broad field of Geological Science students may elect to take course work leading to professional careers in such areas as geohydrology, environmental geology, urban geology, engineering geology, petroleum geology, mineral exploration, and government service. The degree programs also prepare students for academic careers in schools or universities, although additional work is usually required for such careers. All Earth Science and Geology majors must contact the Undergraduate Advisor prior to the first semester in residence.
The Geological Sciences Department participates in the Southern California Marine Institute for our new marine geology, oceanography, seismic studies. See the Ocean Studies Institute section of this Catalog for additional information.
Students who wish to take course work at a community or another college to meet curricular requirements while enrolled as undergraduates in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics must petition the appropriate Department for prior approval to earn credit for specific courses. This policy applies to concurrent enrollment or summer enrollment. University policy must also be complied with. See 'Concurrent Enrollment' and 'Transfer of Undergraduate Credit' in this Catalog. Courses not receiving prior approval will not be accepted for credit by the Department.
All entering students who declare a major in a degree program offered by this Department must participate in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics' Science Safari to Success (for first-time freshmen) or EONS (Enrollment and Orientation in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics; (for transfer students) Program. These programs are held in June-July for those starting in the Fall Semester and in January for those starting in the Spring Semester. Department advisors will be available to provide an overview of the students' chosen baccalaureate degree program, to assist with academic advisement, to provide information on the many career opportunities available, and to aid students in enrolling in classes. Contact the Jensen Student Access to Sciences and Mathematics Center (FO5-109) or Department Office for additional information.
