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Geology Geology is the study of the Earth, its structure, its processes, its history, and the history of its plant and animal inhabitants. Geology studies the movement of continents across the globe, the raising up and wearing down of mountains, the oceans, the atmosphere, the evolution of the dinosaurs, the discovery and use of mineral deposits, and the effects of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Where can a degree in Geology take you? Possible career paths/fields of work include environmental geology, hydrogeology, engineering geology, education, petroleum and economic geology, field geology, science writing and editing, and environmental law. California State University Stanislaus CNS contact info About the College Rev. Sept. ‘12 The College of Natural Sciences provides the region and state with outstanding medical, technical and scientific professionals in fields such as nursing, computer science, psychology and child development, as well as biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Headquartered in the state-of-the-art Naraghi Hall of Science, the college provides graduates with the analytical and technical skills that are critical to their success as future scientists, practitioners and teachers. Dean: Reza Kamali, Ph.D. Phone: (209) 667-3153 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.csustan.edu/CNS
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Geology
Geology is the study of the Earth, its structure, its processes, its history, and the history of its plant and animal inhabitants. Geology studies the movement of continents across the globe, the raising up and wearing down of mountains, the oceans, the atmosphere, the evolution of the dinosaurs, the discovery and use of mineral deposits, and the effects of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Where can a degree in Geology take you? Possible career paths/fields of work include environmental geology, hydrogeology, engineering geology, education, petroleum and economic geology, field geology, science writing and editing, and environmental law.
California State University Stanislaus
CNS contact info
About the College
Rev. Sept. ‘12
The College of Natural Sciences provides the region and state with outstanding medical, technical and scientific professionals in fields such as nursing, computer science, psychology and child development, as well as biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Headquartered in the state-of-the-art Naraghi Hall of Science, the college provides graduates with the analytical and technical skills that are critical to their success as future scientists, practitioners and teachers.
Dean: Reza Kamali, Ph.D.Phone: (209) 667-3153E-Mail: [email protected]: www.csustan.edu/CNS
Mario (Marty) Giaramita (Coordinator), Ph.D., UC Davis (‘89), Mineralogy and Petrology Horacio Ferriz , Ph.D., Stanford (‘84), Applied GeologyRob Rogers, Ph.D., Texas (‘03), TectonicsJulia Sankey, Ph.D., Louisiana State University (‘98), Paleontology
• Bachelor of Science, Geology, with an option to concentrate studies in Applied Geology
• Concentrations: Those majoring in Liberal Studies can complete their concentration in Earth Science.
• Geology minor
Geology
• To classify, identify and interpret geologic materials
• To produce and interpret geologic maps and cross-sections
• To collect and interpret quantitative scientific data related to earth processes
• To apply fundamentals of chemistry, physics, math and computer science to the study of the Earth
• To develop and manage water, oil and gas, and mineral resources
• To acquire the content needed to teach Earth science in high school
• Geology Professor, $110,000• Hydrogeologist, $86,000• Earth Science Teacher, $54,000• Engineering Geologist, $110,000• Petroleum Exploration Geologist,
$153,000• Mining Geologist, $98,000
Source: Indeed.com 2012
Contact informationCSU Stanislaus Geology Naraghi Hall, Room 165One University Circle Turlock, CA 95382Phone (209) 667-3466 Fax (209) 667-3099http://geology.csustan.edu
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MineralogyHydrogeologyIgneous and Metamorphic PetrologyGeophysical ExplorationStructural GeologyPaleontology and StratigraphyApplied GeologyField GeologyPlate Tectonics
Course SpotlightGEOL 3500:Earthquakes and VolcanoesApplication of the scientific method and geologic principles to study the nature, causes and consequences of earthquakes and volcanoes.
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