Geology Facilities and Equipment Four laboratory rooms and ample classroom space accommodate the needs of the faculty and students. Labs are well-equipped and provide students with exposure to the principal pieces of equipment that they will be using in graduate school or employment situations. Field Studies in Geology Majors in geology and earth science have excellent opportunities to observe in the field those theories and principles learned in the lecture halls and laboratories at Ashland University. Ashland is located within easy driving distance of many geologically significant areas within the state and in neighboring states. Students are afforded opportunities to visit these areas periodically.
Most graduate schools require the successful completion of a summer geological field camp.
Although this is not a requirement for graduation from Ashland University, it is strongly recommended that a field camp be attended. There are many comprehensive summer field courses that include the fundamentals of field analysis and interpretation. These are conducted by leading universities or in cooperation with other geology departments and allow for the earning of six to eight hours. Scholarships are available for many of these camps. Student Honorary Students who have excelled in geology courses are eligible for membership in the Zeta Lambda chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, a national honorary society for the earth sciences.