Academic Information
Your guide to how to become a major, minor, or to learn more about this field. Not sure if you want to study geology? Try taking our introductory courses to get a taste of what a geologist studies. The first intro course offered is Geology 103 (Environmental Geology), followed by Geology 105 (Earth History).
The deadline to declare a major for the Fall 2021 semester is Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Find more information on The College's major declaration policy here.
Program of Study Guides
- Geology B.S. and B.A. Program of Study Guide (see pg. 7 for tentative schedule of core courses)
- Environmental Geosciences B.S. Program of Study Guide
- Geology Minor Program of Study Guide
- Geoinformatics Minor Program of Study Guide and Geoinformatics flyer
Summer 2021 Special Topics/Field Studies Course Flyers
- GEOL 395-01: Field Studies Geology
- GEOL 395-02: Field Studies Paleontology
- GEOL 395-03: Field Studies Environmental Geology, South Africa
Fall 2021 Special Topics and Electives Course Flyers
- GEOL 107: Introduction to Coastal and Marine Geology
- GEOL 213: Natural Hazards
- GEOL 239: Introduction to Seafloor Mapping Express-1 & Express-2
- GEOL 240: Dinosaurs & Mass Extinctions
- GEOL 253: Earth Systems Science
- GEOL 257: Marine Geology
- GEOL 260/260L/460L: NASA Space Mission Design
- GEOL 288: Global Change
- GEOL 312: Environmental Field Methods
- GEOL 339: Seafloor Research
- GEOL 402: Geospatial Science
- GEOL 441/44L: Pollution in the Environment
- GEOL 449: GIS Applications
Course Flyer Archives
View current and past course flyers here.
Majors & Minors Information
- The most recent Majors & Minors Meeting occurred on October 8, 2020 and included important information for current and future Geology majors and minors. If you missed it, here is a PDF version of the slide show that was shown at the meeting.
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We offer Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Geology, a minor in Geology, and a new minor in Geoinformatics. Students in the Honors Program can also major or minor in Geology and conduct their Bachelor's Essay with our faculty. Check out the links below for more information on the department!
Geology & Environmental Geosciences Careers Statistics
Internships, Scholarships & Research Opportunities
