Geochemistry and Petrology

Overview

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the igneous, metamorphic, and hydrothermal processes within the earth and the mineral, fluid, rock, and ore deposits resulting from them. Includes instruction in mineralogy, crystallography, petrology, volcanology, economic geology, meteoritics, geochemical reactions, deposition, compound transformation, core studies, theoretical geochemistry, computer applications, and laboratory studies

Colleges and Universities

Here are some of our SAGE Scholar's member schools that offer Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences and related majors.

Albion College
Beloit College
Cornell College
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Mercyhurst University
Northland College
Union College
University of Indianapolis
Westminster College
Wilkes University

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Careers
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Natural Sciences Managers