Bachelor of Science in Geology

Geologists investigate the history of the Earth, predict future geologic events, search for new sources of energy, water, and natural resources, and endeavor to protect the quality of the Earth’s environment. Earth is a complex system that has evolved over history and geologists attempt to understand the processes that drive these changes over time. Geologists commonly work on field-based research projects, many of which require very sophisticated lab analyses or high levels of computation, requiring the use of equipment such as electron microscopes, mass spectrometers, and supercomputers, among other tools.