The geological sciences encompass a variety of types of studies of the Earth, including considerations of composition, structure, prehistoric life, internal and surfical processes, and geological history.
Students undertake the study of geological sciences in the classroom, laboratory, and field.
The Department of Geological Sciences at UK has recently revised its undergraduate curriculum. The focus of the revised major program is improved fundamental training in modern field, laboratory, and quantitative approaches to geological problem solving. Upper level geology courses provide modern insights for and methodologies of geological inquiry. Opportunities for in-depth exploration and specialization during the upper level course work are expanded. Students are encouraged to pursue a senior project, working closely with a faculty member.