Explore the Earth and its natural systems in the field and in top-notch labs and classrooms.
Earth and Environmental Geoscience students at Colgate work side-by-side with faculty in the classroom, in the field, and in the lab. Off-campus field programs and student-faculty research involving hands-on experience with specialized instrumentation and computer modeling are just some of the ways our students explore the science of geology.
Colgate’s Earth and Environmental Geoscience concentration programs are designed to build an enhanced understanding of the planet and to help students pursue careers in science, education, environmental consulting, business, law, and natural resource-related fields.
The department offers the following major and minor programs:
Department faculty encourage students to undertake field and analytical lab work, and collaborate with them on publications that give them a head start on careers.
Colgate Earth & Environmental Geoscience students use state-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation in both class-related learning and scientific research.
Meet the Earth & Environmental Geoscience faculty and staff, and learn about their teaching interests and ongoing research with students.
Get a sense of what it is like to be a part of the department through image galleries, alumni newsletters, and social media.
Learn more about ways to participate in off-campus study and research in geology in a variety of locations across the US and around the world.
Learn what Earth & Environmental Geoscience is all about, and find information on our course offerings and requirements for majoring or minoring in geology or environmental geology.
