-- Ben Greenstein, Professor of Geology
Curriculum
Field Courses
We believe strongly in a hand-on approach to learning science, and Cornell's One Course At A Time schedule allows us to include field opportunities in nearly every course, whether for a day or an entire block. Read more about our field course opportunities.
Entry-level Courses
We offer a variety of entry-level courses, including Physical Geology, Climate Change, Marine Science, Earth Science, and Investigations in Geology. At least one of these courses is taught in nearly all nine terms of the academic year, and all satisfy the college science requirement. Most of these courses emphasize how human land use affects geological processes and vice versa, and they underscore the importance of proper land management.
Majors & Minors
We offer a basic curriculum of upper-level courses that, 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. Our curriculum also prepares students who choose careers in earth science teaching.
Environmental Studies
In concert with departments ranging from biology to politics, we administer an environmental studies program. Several of our courses, including Climate Change, Geology of the National Parks, Marine Science, and Environmental Geology are important components of environmental studies.