Next-Level Exploration with Cutting-Edge Geology Facilities<\/h3>\n
Our faculty, staff and students work in several fundamental and applied areas important to earth, energy and environment that includes mineral and energy resources, soils, geological hazards and geochemistry, as well as surface and ground water resources.<\/p>\n
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The geology instrumentation laboratory at the 91̽»¨ is a multi-instrument resource for the geology program. It specializes in surface and elemental analysis as well as petrographic microscopy.<\/p>\n
All of this amazing equipment is housed in Sattgast Hall on the BSU campus, so you’ll have easy access to everything you need to take your geology studies to new heights.<\/p>\n
Mineralogy & Petrology Equipment<\/h4>\n\n- Polarizing microscopes<\/li>\n
- Olympus transmitted and reflected light research microscopes<\/li>\n
- Microscope camera systems<\/li>\n
- Cathodoluminescence stage<\/li>\n
- Selection of rock hand specimen<\/li>\n
- Selection of thin sections<\/li>\n
- Teaching fossil exhibition<\/li>\n
- Research microscopes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Microscope set up for transmitted and reflected light petrographic and photographic work. Microscopes can be used with the available cameras. A dedicated stationery computer runs the image acquisition software.<\/p>\n
Geophysical Lab Equipment<\/h4>\n\n- GPS<\/li>\n
- XRF<\/li>\n
- Philips X-ray powder diffractometer with cobalt tube<\/li>\n
- Sub-bottom and side-scan sonar<\/li>\n
- Shallow 12-channel seismometer<\/li>\n
- RF ground inductance<\/li>\n
- Gravimeter<\/li>\n
- Total field magnetometer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hydrology Lab Equipment<\/h4>\n\n- Conductivity meters<\/li>\n
- pH meters<\/li>\n
- Dissolved oxygen meters<\/li>\n
- Related equipment for field water chemistry analyses<\/li>\n
- Hydrogeology pumps<\/li>\n
- Soft sediment coring equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Field Equipment<\/h4>\n
Our field equipment includes Brunton compasses, hammers, hand lenses, hand-held and base station GPS systems and ground resistivity. And for those deep field deployments, we’ve got you covered with safety equipment such as tents, ropes, harnesses and more.<\/p>\n
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Pioneering Research for Sustainability<\/h3>\n
With our department’s facilities, distinguished faculty and a strong sense of community, our program is ideally situated to support you through your minor in geology and your prospective professional career.<\/p>\n
We take science education seriously and have exceptional teaching and laboratory facilities, as well as access to some of the best field sites in Bemidji, Minnesota and the world.<\/p>\n
Geology with a Purpose<\/h3>\n
Geology is important to many areas important to humanity, from hazards to water and mineral resources to changing climate. We are training outstanding students to be stewards of our earth’s natural resources.<\/p>\n
Geology Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n- Students will acquire a solid base of knowledge in the science of geology as a whole as well as earth materials, earth history, sedimentation and stratigraphy, deformational processes and structural features and hydrologic and geophysical processes, soils and landforms.<\/li>\n
- Students will develop proficiency in conveying complex geologic concepts in clear, technically correct writing.<\/li>\n
- Students will develop proficiency in oral communication of complex geologic concepts.<\/li>\n
- Students will develop the aptitudes and dispositions necessary to help democratize society by obtaining and maintaining employment as a professional geologist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Careers in Geology<\/h2>\n
With a geology minor, you can get certified to teach Earth sciences at the high school or middle school level. Imagine the thrill of sharing your love for science with the next generation of curious minds!<\/p>\n
Add on the minor in geology to BSU’s FasTrack<\/a> degree to gain greater training and skills to prepare you for your future career.<\/p>\nBut teaching isn’t the only path available to you with a geology minor. You can also pursue science-related positions in a variety of other career fields:<\/p>\n
\n- Business<\/li>\n
- Communication<\/li>\n
- Conservation<\/li>\n
- Geospatial science<\/li>\n
- Library services<\/li>\n
- Meteorology<\/li>\n
- Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Support for Your Job Hunt<\/h3>\n
Microscope set up for transmitted and reflected light petrographic and photographic work. Microscopes can be used with the available cameras. A dedicated stationery computer runs the image acquisition software.<\/p>\n
Geophysical Lab Equipment<\/h4>\n\n- GPS<\/li>\n
- XRF<\/li>\n
- Philips X-ray powder diffractometer with cobalt tube<\/li>\n
- Sub-bottom and side-scan sonar<\/li>\n
- Shallow 12-channel seismometer<\/li>\n
- RF ground inductance<\/li>\n
- Gravimeter<\/li>\n
- Total field magnetometer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hydrology Lab Equipment<\/h4>\n\n- Conductivity meters<\/li>\n
- pH meters<\/li>\n
- Dissolved oxygen meters<\/li>\n
- Related equipment for field water chemistry analyses<\/li>\n
- Hydrogeology pumps<\/li>\n
- Soft sediment coring equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Field Equipment<\/h4>\n
Our field equipment includes Brunton compasses, hammers, hand lenses, hand-held and base station GPS systems and ground resistivity. And for those deep field deployments, we’ve got you covered with safety equipment such as tents, ropes, harnesses and more.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Pioneering Research for Sustainability<\/h3>\n
With our department’s facilities, distinguished faculty and a strong sense of community, our program is ideally situated to support you through your minor in geology and your prospective professional career.<\/p>\n
We take science education seriously and have exceptional teaching and laboratory facilities, as well as access to some of the best field sites in Bemidji, Minnesota and the world.<\/p>\n
Geology with a Purpose<\/h3>\n
Geology is important to many areas important to humanity, from hazards to water and mineral resources to changing climate. We are training outstanding students to be stewards of our earth’s natural resources.<\/p>\n
Geology Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n- Students will acquire a solid base of knowledge in the science of geology as a whole as well as earth materials, earth history, sedimentation and stratigraphy, deformational processes and structural features and hydrologic and geophysical processes, soils and landforms.<\/li>\n
- Students will develop proficiency in conveying complex geologic concepts in clear, technically correct writing.<\/li>\n
- Students will develop proficiency in oral communication of complex geologic concepts.<\/li>\n
- Students will develop the aptitudes and dispositions necessary to help democratize society by obtaining and maintaining employment as a professional geologist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Careers in Geology<\/h2>\n
With a geology minor, you can get certified to teach Earth sciences at the high school or middle school level. Imagine the thrill of sharing your love for science with the next generation of curious minds!<\/p>\n
Add on the minor in geology to BSU’s FasTrack<\/a> degree to gain greater training and skills to prepare you for your future career.<\/p>\nBut teaching isn’t the only path available to you with a geology minor. You can also pursue science-related positions in a variety of other career fields:<\/p>\n
\n- Business<\/li>\n
- Communication<\/li>\n
- Conservation<\/li>\n
- Geospatial science<\/li>\n
- Library services<\/li>\n
- Meteorology<\/li>\n
- Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Support for Your Job Hunt<\/h3>\n
Hydrology Lab Equipment<\/h4>\n\n- Conductivity meters<\/li>\n
- pH meters<\/li>\n
- Dissolved oxygen meters<\/li>\n
- Related equipment for field water chemistry analyses<\/li>\n
- Hydrogeology pumps<\/li>\n
- Soft sediment coring equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Field Equipment<\/h4>\n
Our field equipment includes Brunton compasses, hammers, hand lenses, hand-held and base station GPS systems and ground resistivity. And for those deep field deployments, we’ve got you covered with safety equipment such as tents, ropes, harnesses and more.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Pioneering Research for Sustainability<\/h3>\n
With our department’s facilities, distinguished faculty and a strong sense of community, our program is ideally situated to support you through your minor in geology and your prospective professional career.<\/p>\n
We take science education seriously and have exceptional teaching and laboratory facilities, as well as access to some of the best field sites in Bemidji, Minnesota and the world.<\/p>\n
Geology with a Purpose<\/h3>\n
Geology is important to many areas important to humanity, from hazards to water and mineral resources to changing climate. We are training outstanding students to be stewards of our earth’s natural resources.<\/p>\n
Geology Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n- Students will acquire a solid base of knowledge in the science of geology as a whole as well as earth materials, earth history, sedimentation and stratigraphy, deformational processes and structural features and hydrologic and geophysical processes, soils and landforms.<\/li>\n
- Students will develop proficiency in conveying complex geologic concepts in clear, technically correct writing.<\/li>\n
- Students will develop proficiency in oral communication of complex geologic concepts.<\/li>\n
- Students will develop the aptitudes and dispositions necessary to help democratize society by obtaining and maintaining employment as a professional geologist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Careers in Geology<\/h2>\n
With a geology minor, you can get certified to teach Earth sciences at the high school or middle school level. Imagine the thrill of sharing your love for science with the next generation of curious minds!<\/p>\n
Add on the minor in geology to BSU’s FasTrack<\/a> degree to gain greater training and skills to prepare you for your future career.<\/p>\nBut teaching isn’t the only path available to you with a geology minor. You can also pursue science-related positions in a variety of other career fields:<\/p>\n
\n- Business<\/li>\n
- Communication<\/li>\n
- Conservation<\/li>\n
- Geospatial science<\/li>\n
- Library services<\/li>\n
- Meteorology<\/li>\n
- Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Support for Your Job Hunt<\/h3>\n
Field Equipment<\/h4>\n
Our field equipment includes Brunton compasses, hammers, hand lenses, hand-held and base station GPS systems and ground resistivity. And for those deep field deployments, we’ve got you covered with safety equipment such as tents, ropes, harnesses and more.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Pioneering Research for Sustainability<\/h3>\n
With our department’s facilities, distinguished faculty and a strong sense of community, our program is ideally situated to support you through your minor in geology and your prospective professional career.<\/p>\n
We take science education seriously and have exceptional teaching and laboratory facilities, as well as access to some of the best field sites in Bemidji, Minnesota and the world.<\/p>\n
Geology with a Purpose<\/h3>\n
Geology is important to many areas important to humanity, from hazards to water and mineral resources to changing climate. We are training outstanding students to be stewards of our earth’s natural resources.<\/p>\n
Geology Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n- Students will acquire a solid base of knowledge in the science of geology as a whole as well as earth materials, earth history, sedimentation and stratigraphy, deformational processes and structural features and hydrologic and geophysical processes, soils and landforms.<\/li>\n
- Students will develop proficiency in conveying complex geologic concepts in clear, technically correct writing.<\/li>\n
- Students will develop proficiency in oral communication of complex geologic concepts.<\/li>\n
- Students will develop the aptitudes and dispositions necessary to help democratize society by obtaining and maintaining employment as a professional geologist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Careers in Geology<\/h2>\n
With a geology minor, you can get certified to teach Earth sciences at the high school or middle school level. Imagine the thrill of sharing your love for science with the next generation of curious minds!<\/p>\n
Add on the minor in geology to BSU’s FasTrack<\/a> degree to gain greater training and skills to prepare you for your future career.<\/p>\nBut teaching isn’t the only path available to you with a geology minor. You can also pursue science-related positions in a variety of other career fields:<\/p>\n
\n- Business<\/li>\n
- Communication<\/li>\n
- Conservation<\/li>\n
- Geospatial science<\/li>\n
- Library services<\/li>\n
- Meteorology<\/li>\n
- Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Support for Your Job Hunt<\/h3>\n
Careers in Geology<\/h2>\n
With a geology minor, you can get certified to teach Earth sciences at the high school or middle school level. Imagine the thrill of sharing your love for science with the next generation of curious minds!<\/p>\n
Add on the minor in geology to BSU’s FasTrack<\/a> degree to gain greater training and skills to prepare you for your future career.<\/p>\n But teaching isn’t the only path available to you with a geology minor. You can also pursue science-related positions in a variety of other career fields:<\/p>\n\n
Support for Your Job Hunt<\/h3>\n
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