地质学家研究地球的历史，材料，过程和产品。有些只追求学术兴趣，例如山脉的形成和侵蚀，而另一些则对实际应用感兴趣，探索化石燃料和矿物或计划建筑工地和处置地点。一位地质学家研究环境影响。地球科学系提供地质学，地球物理学和环境科学专业的理学硕士学位和博士学位。学生将学习最有效的方法，以检测地球上的石油，铁，铜和许多其他矿物，同时学习识别和调查环境危害的特性。我们的学生还研究了地球表面上方和下方的结构，以研究地震，海洋变化和地球其他物理变化。通过培训先进的分析，研究和合成方法，鼓励学生创造性地应用这些原理。毕业生
Geologists study the history, materials, processes and products of the Earth. Some pursue solely academic interests such as how mountains form and erode while others are interested in practical applications, exploring fossil fuels and minerals or planning construction sites and disposal locations. A geologist studies environmental impact. The Department of Geosciences offers master of science and doctoral degrees with specialization in geology, geophysics and environmental science. Students research the most effective ways to detect oil, iron, copper, and many other minerals in the Earth while learning to identify and survey properties for environmental hazards. Our students also study the structure above and below the Earth's surface to investigate earthquakes, oceanic shifts and other physical changes of our planet. Students are motivated to apply these principles creatively through training in advanced methods of analysis, research and synthesis. Graduates use their education to establish respectable careers in academia, consulting, industry and government.