GEOGRAPHY
Explore your world! Discover the how, the why, and the when behind the
where, from the hydrology of Torres del Paine, Chile to the location
of edge cities in metropolitan Sacramento. Discover the
processes which generate the spatial distributions of physical and
cultural phenomena on and near the Earth's surface. In addition
to a full complement of systematic courses in physical, cultural and
regional geography, the Geography Department provides hands-on
instruction in geographic information systems, computer cartography,
remote sensing, spatial analysis, and field techniques in physical,
urban, and rural geography.
The Department of Biological Sciences offers the BA and the BS in
Biological Sciences. The BA program provides a broad background in
Biological Sciences with coverage of the fundamental areas of biology.
The BA satisfies the minimum requirements for a major in Life Sciences
leading to a Single Subject Teaching Credential. With additional
coursework and appropriate selection of courses in the GE Program, the
BA satisfies minimum requirements for admission to professional
schools in dentistry, human medicine, veterinary medicine, and other
allied health fields. The BS programs provide the necessary
preparation for post graduate work. The graduate program leads to a MS
degree, and provides an opportunity to receive advanced training in
biological sciences and to pursue independent research.
The Department of Chemistry serves students who have a variety of
interests. Students who complete a BA (general, bio- chemistry or
forensics), BS, or MS program may continue on for further training in
a Ph.D. program or seek employment as a biochemist, forensic chemist,
analytical chemist, inorganic chemist, organic chemist or technical
sales representative. If you are interested in pharmacy,
medicine or dentistry you can major in chemistry while taking other
pre-pharmacy or pre-medical courses. The department is well equipped
with modern instrumentation and computers which students can use
in their courses and in laboratory research.
The Department of Geology is housed in a new five-story building shared
with the Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey.
Because of the close working relationship with the USGS and an active
geology faculty, there are many opportunities for students to gain
research experience at the undergraduate level. The Department
is also home to one of the largest on-campus teaching well fields in
the nation that allows students at all levels to gain experience using
state-of-the-art equipment to analyze and monitor ground water.
A small student/faculty ratio, plus a rigorous course of study,
contribute to the excellent reputation of the CSUS Geology Department
with employers and graduate schools.
The Mathematics and Statistics Department delivers high-quality teaching,
research in many specialties, and a broad range of services to the
community, especially concentrating on the teaching and learning of
mathematics and a variety of statistical services. We offer the
opportunity to study a broad range of mathematical and statistical
topics in small classes under the guidance of more than twenty-five
professional mathematicians and statisticians.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy has a focus on
under- graduate instruction and research with unusual opportunities for
students to work closely with faculty and to become involved with
scientific instruments and equipment. While seeking a BS or a BA
degree in physics our students may choose to emphasize astronomy,
applied physics, science education or a program of advanced
preparation for graduate study in physics or related fields. These
students can be found in major doctoral programs in physics and in
many engineering fields around the country.