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GeologyProgram Director: Larry DavisFaculty: Larry Davis We live in a time of expanding population and increasing demands on finite resources. Consequently, there is an ever-increasing need to understand and appreciate the complex interrelationships among the Earth’s physical and biological systems. We believe that every liberally educated student should have at least an elementary understanding of geological systems and processes, and how these affect human activity. To this end, the Geology Department offers entry-level courses in Physical Geology, Historical Geology and Environmental Geology. These courses provide an introduction to the scientific principles and techniques used to understand the Earth and to inform students about the composition and materials of the Earth, major processes which shape the Earth’s surface, and the evolution of the Earth’s lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. For those students interested in additional geological studies, particularly in the area of paleontology, additional upper division courses are offered. A natural science major with an emphasis in geology, and selected courses in biology, mathematics, and chemistry, will provide students with the necessary background to successfully enter into a graduate program in paleontology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy. Students are encouraged to apply for geology internships and to become involved in geology-based undergraduate research opportunities. The Geology Department maintains an extensive collection of minerals, rocks, and fossils for student study and research. Research equipment includes petrographic and binocular microscopes, stream table, and groundwater simulation models. Laboratory space is available for student research. A large geology reference library is located in the geology classroom/lab.
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