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Geology

Geology, or Earth Science, is the study of the earth and how it has evolved over 4.5 billion years.

Geologists study rocks, atmosphere, and fossils to understand how the earth works and how human beings affect it. They study how earthquakes happen, how lakes are formed, and the effects of things like volcanoes and lava. They also hunt for and manage natural resources like oil, minerals, and precious metals.

Study subjects like:

• Palaeontolgy: History of Life
• Environmental Geoscience Issues
• Economic Mineral Deposits

Learn theories in class with award-winning professors, then take your new skills to the field with the Geology Department Field School. Co-op education programs also give you the chance to earn money and valuable skills while you study.

If you're interested in business, you can do a double major in Geology and Business. This kind of study prepares you for careers in research and development that can take you all over the world.

Studying geology at Saint Mary's University prepares you to become a registered geologist in Nova Scotia. Once you're registered, stay and work in Nova Scotia, or take a job with Shell, Esso, or environmental companies that operate everywhere from northern Canada to the middle of the ocean.