Geology Program

Geology, encompassing all studies of Earth processes, is one of the cornerstone programs within the Earth Science Department. Geology students “acquire and develop knowledge and skills that equip them to be informed, engaged, and productive global citizens, capable of leading humanity toward a more sustainable future” by recognizing Earth as “the natural and cultural home of human beings, a continually evolving species”.  Geology’s students use geologic tools of observation, measurement, examination and assessment to describe and identify various aspects of the Earth’s landscapes, oceans, and geologic processes, while developing an appreciation and awareness of the enormity of geologic time.

Geologist    Geochemist  Teacher/College Professor

Petroleum   Seismologist  

Engineering   Hydrologist

Environmental   GIS Specialist

Marine    Oceanographer

Mining    Environmental Consultant 

Groundwater   Paleontologist

Alessandro Grippo          grippo_alessandro@smc.edu

Konstantin Kremenetski  kremenetski_konstantin@smc.edu

     

Upon completion of a Geology course:

 

1. Students will be able to use the scientific method to access, analyze, and critically observe their geologic environment.

Geology 1: Physical Geology

Geology 4: Physical Geology with Lab

Geology 5: Earth History with Lab

Geology 31: Physical Oceanography

Geology 35 (A-Z): Field Studies in Geology

Geology Central: http://welcome.to/geologycentral