The Geology Unit

Geology :  Geology is the science of the earth.  It is a dynamic and exciting field that deals with processes that cause constant change.  Changes occur on all scales and at greatly varying rates.  Entire continents move apart at a rate of a few inches a year, while earthquake generated ocean waves race across the Pacific at speeds up to 500 miles per hour!  The chemicals within a mineral change on the atomic level, while volcanic eruptions may modify entire mountains.

All the faculty members at UWRF are excited to be in the field of geology.  Geologists play a crucial role in some of today's most pressing problems

• The greenhouse effect
• Finding adequate energy resources
• Keeping our water supply uncontaminated
• Assessing volcanic  hazards
• Earthquake prediction
• Land use planning

Graduates from our geology program can be found

• Exploring for oil in Texas
• Stuying glaciers in the Antarctic
• Solving groundwater probems in Pennsylvania
• Searching for gold in Nevada
• Seismic modeling in Denver
• Sampling sediment from the ocean floor
• Digging for dinosaurs in Wyoming
• Teaching earth science

We offer  . . .

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology
1. with comprehensive coverage of the subject
2. enough flexibility to include a minor (or even a double major)
3. many elective courses in geology, math, soils, physics, geography, chemistry, computer science and environmental science
4. a teacher certification in Earth Science Education
• Minor in Geology
• Minor in Earth Science
• Minor in Hydrology