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Department of Geosciences
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: 561-297-3250
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What is Geosciences?
Geosciences is the study of the Earth.
The FAU Department of Geosciences at Florida Atlantic University conducts transformative environmental and management-oriented research centered on Earth Systems Science, Human-Environmental Interactions, and Geospatial Information Sciences.
Our world-class faculty has expertise and research specialties in hydrogeology, paleontology and paleo-environments, near-surface geophysics, coastal geology, biogeography, climate science, environmental change, human-environmental modeling, remote sensing, and GIS.
The Department has demonstrated excellence incorporating research into high-quality scientific education, and strives to service the university, local, regional, national, and global communities through its research, degree programs, certificates, course offerings, professional training, mentoring, and outreach.
Pursue a Degree in Geosciences
Students that study Geosciences have the opportunity to experience all that nature has to offer. And at FAU, the world becomes your classroom - with a strong field-based research component that includes study areas throughout South Florida and across the globe. Learn more.
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NEW: Online Programs
MS in Geosciences, BA in Geosciences, BS in Geosciences and GIS Certificate Learn More
Geosciences now offers online M.S. in Geosciences, B.S. in Geosciences with a Geography focus and B.A. in Geosciences with a Geography focus degrees that will give students an understanding of not only where phenomena are located upon the Earth’s surface, but how they came to be there. Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) is emphasized to analyze these spatial relationships.
Also available to all students are fully online GIS Certificates.
Soaring Insurance Costs Top Concern for Floridians, FAU Survey Finds
The Invading Sea’s Florida Climate Survey also found that most Floridians – 54% – are worried about being able to afford and maintain homeowners insurance due to climate change. Read more.
Beyond the Burn: Harvesting Dead Wood to Reduce Wildfires
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University investigated how removing dead wood could reduce wildfire risks and enhance carbon storage in the Sierra Nevada. The study focused on the effects of physical harvesting – removing specific sizes of dead and downed branches and trees – on wildfire behavior and carbon emissions. Read more.
Outside the Classroom: Exploring the Earth’s Natural Laboratory
Fieldwork
Fieldwork allows students to expand their knowledge of earth sciences by experiencing the subject in its natural laboratory. Field trips led by Anton Oleinik, Ph.D., associate professor, FAU Department of Geosciences, are a vital part in the life of a geology student. Read more.
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Field Camp in Southern Appalachians
Geoscience undergraduate students visited the southern Appalachians as part of the GLY4750 Field Method Course during a nine-day trip over Spring Break. The 11 students explored Cove Lake State Park, Davidson River Campground, and Santee State Park. The class studied sites of geological interest to practice field techniques. View photos.