GEOS 2004: Geoscience Fundamentals

GEOS 2004 is a first-year experience course for GEOS majors. Using a collaborative approach, we explore careers and help students build a career portfolio (resume, cover letter, career plan, and interview skills). We discuss ethics in science, scientific literacy, and methods of research and communication. Students conduct a mini-research project on a broad geoscience theme and present findings in group presentations.

3 Things You Should Know 

1. GEOS 2004 is a first-year experience course for GEOS majors.  
2. Using a collaborative approach, we explore careers and help you build a career portfolio (resume, cover letter, career plan, and interview skills). We discuss ethics in science, scientific literacy, and methods of research and communication. 
3. You will conduct a mini-research project on a broad geoscience theme and present findings in group presentations.

Key Learning Experience

The key experience is the group project, which has a different theme each year.  Previous themes include Pioneering Women in Geosciences, Geology of the National Parks, Developing Learning Activities for 4th Grade Earth Science, and the History of Key Theories in Geology, among others.

What is the most enjoyable part of the course? What can students learn from this part of the course?

Exploring careers and developing a career portfolio are highlights for many students.

Other Things to Know?

The course is limited to GEOS majors but there are no prerequisites.

Contact: Madeline Schreiber