We stress processes that influence the environment and society. This integration is the strength of geology here at Evergreen, it reflects the importance of geology outside of academia. Checking the Van Veen sediment grabber on one of Evergreen's sailboats Warning - Sr 90 plume above the Columbia Hanford Reservation Field Trip Geology is offered at all levels in the curriculum, from Core to advanced work. The academic programs are always changing, reflecting the interests of the faculty and the demands of the curriculum and students. We emphasize applying geology in either the field or the lab.
Programs usually revolve around extended field studies or practical lab projects.
A couple examples of repeating programs include Hydrology and Landscape Processes. The Hydrology program is taught every other year. It examines surface water and groundwater, incorporating the physical principles of hydrology, hillslope processes, and field studies. Students get the opportunity to apply themselves in the lab and the field, from modeling groundwater flow on computers to gauging stream discharge. This program integrates geomorphology with other physical and natural sciences, including physics, chemistry, hydrology, soil science, geography, meterology, climatology and biology.