The geological sciences deal with the history of the Earth and its life, especially the history recorded in rocks. The Department of Earth Sciences gives students the theoretical and instrumental expertise needed to tackle many resource extraction, mineral processing and environmental problems.
Many employers are interested in the skills possessed by geology graduates including:
- An understanding of the Earth and Earth materials and a broad scientific background
- Skills used in the exploration for, and sustainable development of, natural resources including minerals, energy resources and water
- Field mapping and sampling skills
- 3-D visualization, graphic presentation and computer skills
- Technical writing, communication, research and analytical skills
- Preparation of geological maps, diagrams, technical reports from field work and analytical laboratory research
- Integration of field, geochemical, and petrological data
- Examination and interpretation of the effects of erosion, sedimentation and tectonic deformation
