Geosciences
Offered at IU Southeast by School of Natural Sciences.
About
The B.A. in Geosciences has five concentrations: human geography, geographic information science, geology, environmental geography, and physical geography. These disciplines prepare students for working in a broad range of geoscience careers—both in the private sector and in local, state, and federal government—as well as provide a preparation for graduate studies.
Human geography
The human geography concentration focuses on an understanding of foreign cultures, language, and history in relation to urbanization, industrialization, and environmental factors between population growth and finite resources. Both developed and developing countries are the subject of study. View the human geography degree map.
Geographic information science
The GIS concentration incorporates dynamic changes in current advances in spatial sciences and technology. The students who complete the GIS concentration significantly enhance their employment opportunities, especially in environmental consultation agencies, the mapping technology industry, and surveying. The GIS concentration pertains to all natural resource fields such as geology and biology, as well as to social studies and business. Students in this concentration develop skills in spatial analysis, environmental modeling, and computer programming. GIS is currently one of the most employable fields in the geosciences. View the geographic information science degree map.
Geology
The geology concentration offers a true interdisciplinary approach to science. Geologists employ aspects of biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics, and physics to more fully understand Earth's history and processes. Geologists are broadly prepared in the natural sciences and have diverse field and laboratory experience with minerals, rocks, and fossils. The geology concentration is intended for students who intend to pursue a career, whether in the private sector or in local, state, or federal government, as well as those who want to use it as a preparation for graduate studies. View the geology degree map.
Environmental geography
The environmental geography concentration examines the causes and impacts of both natural and anthropogenic hazards. Prevention or avoidance, mitigation, public policy, and legislation are studied. Graduates of this concentration are well-prepared to work for local, state, and federal government agencies as well as for private environmental engineering firms. View the environmental geography degree map.
Physical geography
The physical geography concentration prepares students for the efficient utilization and conservation of precious resources. The hydrological cycle is examined in the atmosphere, surface, and groundwater systems. The study of landforms, climate, and natural resources is emphasized to offer the student a greater understanding of Earth's processes and environment. View the physical geography degree map.