Geology
Program Coordinator: Bonnie Bates
Adjunct Faculty: Steve Reidel, Christopher Murray, and Andrew Ward
Program
Geology is the study of the Earth, its composition, structure, origin, and evolution. Virtually every aspect of modern life is in some way dependent on the science of geology. For example, it is the geologist's job to discover new reserves of energy and raw materials, evaluate groundwater quality and quantity for drinking water supply, assess geologic hazards in land-use planning and unravel the mechanisms of continental drift and biological evolution.
Geology training is offered through the General Science program at Washington State University Tri-Cities.
Courses
Undergraduate
Geology - Geol
101 [P] Introduction to Geology
322 [P] Geology of the Pacific Northwest
323 [P] Geology of the Pacific Northwest with lab
390 [P] Living on the Edge: Global Climate Change and Earth History
403 Environmental Geology
475 Groundwater
For more information
Bonnie Bates
College of Sciences & Engineering, Academic Coordinator
West 134G
Washington State University
2710 University Drive
Richland, WA 99354-1671
Phone: (509) 372-7171
Email: bbates@tricity.wsu.edu