But these names are not very helpful when it comes down to knowing what a geoscientist does. We invite you to visit our individual home pages where we have described some of our current projects. Classes in the Department of Geology are generally small, most are fewer than 20 students. You will find a student lounge where you can study or visit or have lunch or make a phone call. A computer lab is available for your use.
Open classrooms are excellent areas to study, particularly for group projects.
Student organizations help you meet other students and to develop skills that you will need as you enter your search for a job after graduation. The student chapter of the Association of Engineering Geologists provides you with opportunities to interact with professional geologists. The Department offers a Colloquium program that brings professional geoscientists to campus to present their research work. 6-feet of sandwich for a noontime gathering. There are two degree options at the undergraduate level.