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Learning Centered Activities in Geology

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The Geological Sciences Department provides high quality education in Earth Science and its applications. Through hands-on learning methods, faculty-mentored research, and exposure to current technology, students shall acquire skills applicable to careers in Earth Science and related disciplines. The Department’s programs emphasize understanding of Earth system processes and their interrelationships, thereby providing students a global perspective needed for problem solving, decision making, and leadership roles in a rapidly-changing world confronted with environmental challenges.

Learning Objectives in Geology

Student Learning Objectives emphasize the concepts, abilities, skills, and values demonstrated by graduates from the department. Read more on goals and learning objectives.....

Hands-on Learning in Geology

A dynamic and growing department, Geology conducts research throughout the American Southwest, neighboring Mexico and Central America. In keeping with the Cal Poly philosophy of "Learn By Doing" we place strong emphasis on field-based learning as an integral part of our curriculum. The Senior Thesis provides majors with the opportunity to conduct independent research in fields of interest, leading to contacts within the geoscience community, as well as preparation for careers and graduate school. See the diverse projects completed by our graduates....

Student Co-Authered Publications

Geology undergraduates are active in research and have many publications, presentations and poster sessions to their credit! See here for details...

Hands-on Learning: Field Trips

The Geology Department and The Cal Poly Geology Club offer many field trips to mountain, valley, desert and coastal regions. Read more....

Learning Partnerships in Geology

  • Project Alert: an exploratory program to help impact science education in the geosciences and space sciences.

Careers in Geology: Symposia

  • Careers in Economic Geology, January 18, 2007.  Three Alumni Presenters
  • Careers in Environmental Geology, October 26, 2006.  Three Alumni Presenters.