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Become an Earth Expert
The Geology, B.S., program explores the science of the earth’s composition, structure, origin, and evolution. You’ll learn to investigate the effects of human influence upon the earth and provide the basic information needed to solve problems and establish policies for resource management, environmental protection, and public health, safety, and welfare.
Contact Information
Todd Dupont, Ph.D.
Lead Departmental Advisor
Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science
113 Shideler Hall
250 S. Patterson Ave., Oxford, OH 45056
geology@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-9734
Curriculum and Courses
The courses you choose will open up a wealth of career opportunities — not lock you into one occupation. You’ll extend your education way beyond the classroom to every area of your life.
- GLG 111 The Dynamic Earth
- GLG 204 Survival on an Evolving Planet
- GLG 301 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
- GLG 356 Mineralogy
- GLG 411A Field Geology (summer only)
Summer Field Camp Course
- Field description and measurement of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks
- Tectonic evolution of the western Cordillera
- Interpretation of regional and outcrop scale structures
- Traditional geologic mapping updated with remote sensing, GPS, and GIS techniques
- Visits to a diverse array of geologic settings in the American West
Careers in Geology and Environmental Earth Science
Upon graduation, about half of our undergraduates obtain immediate employment in earth science disciplines. Another 30 percent further their education in graduate programs. Because geoscientists are specially trained to observe and understand the world around them, they acquire and hone skills that are highly valued in many disciplines.
Employers of geoscientists include:
- Environmental Consulting and Planning Firms
- Energy and Mineral Resource Companies
- Materials Analysis Firms
- Governmental Agencies such as:
- the Department of Energy
- the National Park Service
- the Environmental Protection Agency
- Various Health Departments
- Schools and Universities
- Legal Practices
- Non-Profit Organizations
- News Media
Facts and Stats
Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.
First-to-second year retention
Miami University Data
Among Public Universities in the United States for Four-Year Graduation Rate
The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac
of 2018-2019 graduates who were employed or furthering their education by fall 2019
Miami University Data
This is Where Your Journey to Miami University Begins
Explore what it means to be a college student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where students prepare to go anywhere and everywhere. We’ll be here to help every step of the way as you prepare for college admission, enrollment, and success.