本科学位是为希望成为学士学位或随后的研究生学习后成为专业地球科学家的本科生提供的。它训练学生掌握野外地质学以及显微镜岩石学，地球化学和地球技术等更多应用领域的基本观察和分析技能。理学学士学位的目的是使学生对地质学科有广泛而全面的了解，并在数学，物理和化学方面具有扎实的背景。学生必须实现9项大学通识教育目标中的8项。
The B.S. degree is offered for undergraduates who wish to become professional ­geoscientists either after their bachelor’s degree or after subsequent graduate study. It trains students in the essential observational and analytical skills of field geology as well as more applied areas of microscope petrology, geochemistry, and geotechnology. The B.S. degree is designed to give the student a broad and comprehensive understanding of the discipline of geology and a firm background in math, physics, and ­chemistry. We take advantage of our location in the Northern Rockies and offer students affordable tuition and cost of living. Our courses include hands-on learning, field exercises, laboratory experience, and the latest geotechnologies. It is our mission to train students for professional positions or further study. Our programs have a strong record of student career placement in government, industry, and education. Our professors have helped write the book and map for Idaho Geology. We are proud to host a nationally recognized summer field camp at Lost River Field Station, north of Mackay, Idaho. Discover what ISU Geosciences has to offer.