Geology is the study of the materials, processes and history of the earth including rocks and minerals, resources, landforms and the biotic and abiotic history of the planet. Geology is a science conducted in the classroom, the laboratory and the field.

The geology program has three major functions:

1. To prepare environmental sciences majors with a concentration in geoscience for entrance into graduate schools in environmental science, geology or law;
2. To provide courses in geology for general education requirements and middle school teacher certification, and
3. To benefit anyone seeking a minor in college.