Geology - Hope College

Geology from Hope College is a Campus Bachelor Geology degree that prepares you for a Science career. Department Overview The GES Department offers a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and a minor in Geology , and also a minor in Environmental Science. Geology is an exciting field that includes the study of rocks and earth materials, and much more. Professional geologists work on projects as diverse as a soil erosion, stream and lake chemistry, landfill design, volcanoes, faults, fossils, land use planning, gold mining, petroleum exploration, and even forensics in criminal investigations. At Hope College , geology students take courses which teach the fundamentals of mineralogy, geochemistry, mapping, earth-surface processes, groundwater, and fossil identification, to mention a few. We also spend quite a bit of time outdoors, studying the earth in the field. Geology students participate in many weekend field trips, as well as longer regional field trips during Spring Break. Research is a very important part of being a scientist, and most of the geology majors at Hope participate in summer research with faculty. This collaborative research gives students real-life experience in the scientific research process, and the research community. It commonly results in student presentations at national scientific meetings and publications with student co-authors. One of the most attractive aspects of the Geology and Environmental Science Department at Hope is the small class size and general camaraderie of the students and professors. Whether it is in the field, the laboratory, or the classroom, learning occurs with a spirit of mutual enthusiasm and exploration. View more details on Hope College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Geology courses.