Rocks, minerals, water, oil and gas are all geological resources that we depend on every day and geologists are often responsible for locating and developing plans for extracting these resources.

Understanding geology is critical to studying paleontology because ... Sedimentary rock is formed by the accumulation of minerals and other material. As rocks at the earth's surface are broken down, ...

Introduction to materials and processes that shape the earth we live on. Lecture and laboratories acquaint students with minerals, rocks, earth resources, weathering, geologic time, landslides, ...

It and PE Co-Curricular are general education requirements. Introduction to geology field methods including maps, cross sections, navigation, GPS, field mineral and rock ID, and measurements of ...

Some minerals in rocks and organic matter (e.g., wood, bones, and shells) can contain radioactive isotopes. The abundances of parent and daughter isotopes in a sample can be measured and used to ...

The museum is also dedicated to the proper handling and preservation of the fossil, rock, and mineral collections ... In addition, we may even be able to organize or assist with a local geology field ...

The Schmaltz Geology and Mineral Museum hosts an impressive collection of rocks, minerals and fossils from Michigan and around the world. Check out the newly renovated James H. Duncan Mineral ...

The effect of these stresses on rock mineralogy and texture ... stress on the development of mineral fabrics. The paper is ...

Geology studies students gain a deep understanding and appreciation of the Earth: its resources, structure, processes and history. Our faculty and staff research minerals, sediments, rocks, fossils, ...

The Earth's mantle isn't just a hot, dense layer of rock; it's a dynamic and diverse engine driving our planet's geology.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - At the 50th Annual Gem and Mineral Show, local rock lovers could learn more about North Dakota’s ...