Geology is the study of the Earth. Volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, landslides, and plate tectonics are some of the things that geologists investigate and try to understand. Geology is a field-oriented science that involves mapping and analyzing rocks, deciphering the Earth's history from the rock record, locating natural resources, and identifying natural and man-made hazards.

Our geology program prepares students for careers in industry, government, and academia. Traditionally, geologists have been, and still are, widely employed in petroleum, natural gas, coal, mineral, and other extraction-related industries. Geologists are also employed widely in environmental positions that deal with soil and groundwater pollution, building and road construction, and land management.