Southern Utah University Division of Geosciences

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Southern Utah UniversityDivision of Geosciences
Geology

• By Jessica Williams

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Why Choose Geology?

• Prepares students to pursue graduate studies
• Prepares students to directly enter work force
• Gives students the opportunity to learn about how
  the Earth works

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Jobs in Geology

• Volcanologist
• Paleontologist
• Hydrologist
• Environmental geologist
• Oil and gas exploration
• Mineralogist
• Oceanographer

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Geology Degrees Offered at SUU

• Bachelor of Science in Geology
• Professional Emphasis
• Earth Science Emphasis
• Minor
• Geology Teacher Education Minor

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Classes to Take

• Physical Geology (and Lab)
• Historical Geology (and Lab)
• Environmental Geology (and Lab)
• Mineralogy (and Lab)
• Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (and Lab)
• Selected Field Trips

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Helpful Hints

• Art 1110 - Drawing I
• Additional writing classes
• Geographic Information Systems Certificate

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Research Project

• Research local geological structure
• Piece together data
• Present report to professors and colleagues

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Clubs and Activities

• Geology Club
• Geological Society of America
• Association for Women Geoscientists
• Field trips, field trips and MORE field trips!

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Who to Contact

• Advisor

Deb Franklin Email franklin_at_suu.edu Office SC
304 Phone [phone]
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Professors
Dr. Robert Eves
Dr. Fred Lohrengel
Dr. Mark Colberg
Also Sue Finstick
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Steps to Succeed

• Contact advisor several times
• Meet and visit with professors
• Find a field that suits you
• Volunteer
• Participate in internships
• Research graduate schools
• Keep goals within sight

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Sources

• SUU Division of Geosciences. 12 Feb. 2004. 24
  Oct. 2005 lthttp//www.suu.edu/sci/physci/geoscie
  nces/gt.
• GRE. 2005. 24 Oct. 2005 lthttp//www.ets.org/porta
  l/site/ets/menuit em.gt.