Environmental Geology

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Allegheny's Geology Department stresses a close, hands-on approach to education with abundant and varied outdoor field experiences. Both the Geology and Environmental Geology programs emphasize students interacting closely with faculty, doing independent research, and gaining a deep understanding of how the Earth works.

Major and Minor Programs

The Geology Department has three major programs: Environmental Geology (B.S.) and Geology (B.A. or B.S.).

• Both B.S. programs meet the educational requirements needed for Environmental Geologist/Geologist certification now required by most states for many facets of environmental and energy resource-related work.
• Both B.S. programs meet requirements for certification/registration now mandated by most states for those employed in environmental fields such as groundwater contamination and exploration, geologic land use (e.g. coastal zones, landslides, flooding, earthquakes) and geologic resources (e.g. fossil fuels, mining and reclamation, geothermal energy).

Major in Environmental Geology (B.S.)

This program is designed to prepare students for graduate study involving Earth-surface processes or for employment as environmental geologists. It emphasizes those areas with most immediate societal relevance -- hydrogeology, coastal processes, geomorphic processes, energy resources, land use, geochemistry of water and soils, etc. Students take at least eight geology courses, plus the Junior Seminar and Senior Project, as well as at least one environmental science course, two chemistry courses, two math courses and one physics course.

Major in Geology (B.S., B.A.)

• B.S. Program: Designed to prepare students for graduate study in all aspects of geology or for employment as professional geologists. Students take at least eight geology courses, plus the Junior Seminar and Senior Project, plus two courses each in chemistry, math and physics.
• B.A. Program: This flexible program can accommodate a variety of objectives, such as preparation for graduate programs in law or business or entry into a career field. Students take a minimum of six geology courses, plus the Junior Seminar and Senior Project, and one course each in environmental science, math and chemistry. Electives and science courses can be chosen to support individual student goals.

Minor in Geology

A minor in geology requires the successful completion of Environmental Geology or Physical Geology, Historical Geology and three upper level courses.

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