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Above:
UC Undergraduate Lisa Fay poses in front of a fresh lava flow from the
Pu'u O'o vent in Hawaii
Why study Geology?
Geology has
undergone a revolution in the past decade, becoming an interdisciplinary
science which emphasizes the study of major Earth systems and how they
are connected. For example, Geology majors learn how the collision of
continents and the creation of mountains affects sea level, climate, and
the diversity of marine organisms.
•Geologists integrate
knowledge of Earth materials.
•Geologists understand the processes that have shaped
Earth materials.
•Geologists probe the deep chronology of Earth history.
•Geologists understand global change through time.
The Department emphasizes hands-on learning,
and fieldtrips are an integral part of the program.
• During their first two years, students take
a set of core courses focused on the materials, processes, and history
of the solid earth, the earth’s surface, and earth’s life,
while completing allied courses in chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics.
• In their final two years, students take advanced courses in one
of three tracks: Geology, Environmental Geology, or Geobiology.
• As seniors, majors complete a capstone project, either coursework
or an independent research project. Majors also attend a 3-6 week summer
field camp, research laboratory, or geological observatory.
Read
more about the undergraduate progam at the University of Cincinnati
Read more about the students'
recent field experience at:
http://www.uc.edu/news/ak2001.htm
and
http://www.uc.edu/news/volcano.htm
Career
Opportunities
• Graduates
with a BS in Geology are well prepared for graduate study which is generally
required for a professional position in geology. About three-quarters
of UC Geology majors go directly to graduate school for the MS degree.
• Geologists are employed by environmental engineering and consulting
firms, energy and resource industries, computer mapping firms, and state
and federal agencies concerned with natural resource/environmental regulation
and management.
• The skills that Geology majors learn in observation, data analysis,
computing, and communicating make them well prepared for a wide variety
of employment. More information...
About
the Major
What
do Geology majors do at the University of Cincinnati?
•Geology majors work in
the field and go on field trips.
•Geology majors process data and images with computers.
•Geology majors use sophisticated instrumentation.
The
Department of Geology has 3 goals for its undergraduate program:
• To train geoscientists capable
of solving scientific and societal problems.
• To help students develop intellectual capabilities
to conceptualize, abstract, and analyze
geologic problems.
• To develop in students an appreciation for scientific
methods.
Degree Requirements
and Required Courses
College Requirements
General Education Eequirements
Minor Requirements
Scholarships
and Financial Aid
Course Descriptions
Summer
Field Camp
Academic
Advising
Geology Club
Other
Activities
Professor
Tom Algeo studies a star fish in the Florida Keys.
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Keri Craven and Tammie Gerke study an historical
a'a flow from the Haleakala Volcano in East Maui
10 Reasons
to Study
Geology
at the University of Cincinnati
10. Undergraduate Geology majors have their own private
lounge.
9. The food at Departmental Pot Luck lunches is fabulous.
8. The Department of Geology is small and user-friendly.
7. The Geology Department Christmas Party is a blast.
6. The ratio of men-to-women Geology majors is 50:50.
5. Geology majors do hands-on projects, use cool equipment,
and do research.
4. Classes are small, informal, and students receive
a great deal of personal attention.
3. Majors with a B.S. Degree in Geology get jobs and
go on for Master’s Degrees and get (higher paying) jobs.
2. Geology majors receive scholarships to spend all
summer out west (and get course credit).
1. Geology majors go on field trips to Hawaii, Alaska, Iceland, British
Columbia, New York and New England, the Bahamas, the Florida Keys, Utah,
Niagara Falls…(and get course credit).
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