The Environmental Geosciences Track provides the essential skills for entry-level positions that require a basic understanding of geologic principles and a working knowledge of basic geologic concepts applied in the environmental industry. This track aims to produce scientists capable of tackling environmental problems in which earth materials and surficial geologic processes are most important. It also lays a strong foundation for graduate study in environmental geology, engineering geology, and natural hazards assessment. Students must complete at least 35 s.h. of Environmental Geosciences Track course work.

For help planning your courses, please see the brown track's Example Plan of Study, or contact the ES Program's undergraduate academic advisor, Hannah Whitcomb: hannah-whitcomb@uiowa.edu 

General Sciences

These two courses:

Students are strongly encouraged to take additional coursework in physics.

Environmental Geosciences Foundation

These three courses:

and at least 6 s.h. from the following list:

Environmental Geosciences Field Study

At least 3 s.h. from:

Environmental Geosciences Electives

At least 6 s.h. from the following list. Additional field courses or foundation courses may also be used for elective credit.

Students may petition their Environmental Science advisor to use other appropriate 2000-, 3000- and 4000-level courses as electives.

Policy Course

At least 3 s.h. from the following list: