Because the geology and geosciences encompass the entire Earth, it's important to get a solid education in as many aspects of the field as possible while focusing on the area youre most interested in. Environmental Geosciences: If you have an interest beyond earth science, this tract allows you to also study chemistry, anthropology, biology, geography or some other science in addition to earth science. This also gives you the opportunity to gain Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) that is valued by environmental consulting employers. Geology is the study of the earth, its materials and the processes acting upon them. As a geology student, youll study topics that include paleontology, volcanology, earthquake seismology, plate tectonics and groundwater flow. You also might work alongside faculty who trek across the globe conducting some of the most important research of our time.