Geology is the study of the Earth’s structure, composition, and the processes that shape it over time. As a course, it covers areas such as mineralogy, petrology, paleontology, structural geology, and geophysics. Students learn about Earth’s history, natural resources, and environmental processes like earthquakes, volcanoes, and erosion. It prepares them for careers in environmental consulting, natural resource exploration, mining, oil and gas industries, and geotechnical engineering.