Geoscience General Ed Highlights
Consider one of these classes to start learning about geoscience. These are only a few of the options the Geosciences Department offers. Check with your Advisor for other options.
3 credit hours (Spring/Fall)
This course fulfills the General Education Breadth Physical Sciences- BPS requirement.
Learn how geoscience controls the processes and the quality of the environments we live in and depend upon. Explore the roles human play in managing and altering our landscapes. This course is meant to give you a broader understanding of how natural environments work and provide a deeper understanding of current environmental issues.
1 credit hour (Spring)
This course fulfills no General Education requirements besides having fun.
Come spend a weekend trip experiencing in the outdoors with experts and fellow students! Only offered in the Spring semester, and led by a different faculty to a new location every year. Very little geologic background is necessary, just an inquisitive mind will do. Places visited in the past include: the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Moab, and the St. George area. Come learn about the geoscience behind our amazing scenery!
This course fulfills the General Education Depth Physical Sciences- DPS requirement.
For more information, contact Instructor Gary O'Brien (gary.obrien@usu.edu)
Discover the geoscience of America's stunning National Parks! Join our course and journey through the Western United States, Alaska, and Hawaii to explore the dynamic Earth processes shaping these iconic landscapes. From majestic mountains to dramatic coastlines, learn about plate tectonics, earthquakes, and more through real-world examples and hands-on data analysis. This course is a unique blend of adventure and science. Sign up now for an unforgettable geological exploration!