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Physical & Life Sciences

Geology

Earth science — rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, hydrology, and natural resources. Strong for energy and environmental consulting.

Core courses

  • Physical Geology
  • Mineralogy
  • Petrology
  • Structural Geology
  • Sedimentology
  • Geophysics
  • Hydrogeology
  • Field Camp

Career paths

  • Oil and Gas
  • Mining
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Hydrology
  • Government Surveys
  • Academia
  • Geotechnical Engineering Support
  • Graduate School

What to expect

Field camp summer between junior and senior year is iconic and required. Job market depends on energy industry cycles.

How Fennie helps

Fennie covers chemistry and physics prerequisites; specialized geology resources beyond Fennie's main coverage.

FAQ

Is geology good in 2026?

Mixed — oil and gas cyclical; mining and environmental steady. Hydrology is growing.

Geology or env science?

Geology has stronger job market in extraction industries; env science broader for policy roles.

Should I do field camp?

Required for most geology programs and most jobs. Plan summer between junior/senior year.

Get through your Geology coursework with Fennie

Daily Plans adapted to your specific courses — upload syllabi and Fennie does the rest.

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