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The Geology Department serves students desiring a major or minor in geology. We offer a basic curriculum of upper-level courses which, along with supporting coursework in other sciences and mathematics, prepare our graduates for entry-level occupations in government and industry, or for graduate-level education at most institutions in the country. Our curriculum also prepares students who choose careers in earth science teaching. In concert with the Biology and Politics departments, we administer an Environmental Studies Program and offer Environmental Geology, Paleoecology, and Climate Change which are important components of this program. These, along with other courses taken in the natural and social sciences and the humanities, meet the varied needs of the three concentrations comprised by this multidisciplinary program.

Cornell College
600 First Street West
Mt Vernon, IA 52314

geology@cornellcollege.edu

Our Cornell Students

Megan Regel

Class of 2008

What I'm Studying

Major In Geology, Minor in Psychology.

Why Cornell?

I was a "science phobe" when I entered Cornell College. However, my introductory courses in Geology convinced me that the subject is FANTASTIC! I am currently working with Professor Emily Walsh to determine the timing of tectonic events in Norway. Last year we traveled to Greece to conduct fieldwork on ultra-high pressure rocks exposed in the Rhodope Mountains.

Other Activities

Delta Phi Delta, Mountaineering Club, Works two jobs (Bookstore and Sodexho), Knot Just for Grannies (crochet club).

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