Geoscience ConcentrationSchool of Arts and Sciences
Geoscience is not just the study of rocks but the entirety of the Earth. From air to water and from modern processes to the distant past, geology explores all aspects of the Earth. In this discipline, you will learn to identify materials of the Earth—rocks, minerals and fossils—and discover how geologists piece together the past. You will also become a more informed citizen as to how we can responsibly and sustainably live on this planet together.
Madison, WI
On-campus
If you have ever been fascinated by sparkling minerals, wondered how the Earth came to be, or just been curious about our place on this planet…then geology is for you. Students interested in geology can major in Environmental Science with a Geoscience Concentration. This program offers a focused study of how humans interact with the environment, with particular attention to processes occurring within the Earth, oceans, and atmosphere. As part of the major, you will have the opportunity to work with faculty and staff on a research project in the Geosciences and associated fields of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Students interested in working in the fields of environmental consultation or natural resource conservation will develop within this major the scientific and leadership skills needed to meet the future local, national, and global needs of society.
We also offer a minor in Earth Science that can be paired with any major on campus. The minor is designed to be flexible and accommodate students from any discipline who want to incorporate a better sense of their place in the world.
Facilities and Instrumentation
We have a teaching collection, including 400 mineral samples, 400 rock samples, 700 fossils, and 200 maps used in many classes. Additional equipment is available to you for independent research, including a soil corer, a lapidary wheel, stream tables, groundwater models and basic field supplies.
Career Outcomes
Recent graduates from the Geoscience program have gone on to careers in forestry, outdoor recreation, and teaching.
Our graduates become actively engaged in using liberal arts framework to help address issues that are important to the larger community. Studying the Earth is not just about the materials that make up the planet, but how we as a society interact with those materials. Our students appreciate the relationship between local and global issues, and they develop a deep respect for the complexity and interdependence of all the systems.
Meet Your Faculty
dcordie@edgewood.edu
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