Geology
The Department of Geology at Lakehead University offers both Undergraduate and Masters degrees in geology and environmental science. Courses offered by the department place a strong emphasis on ‘hands-on’ geology reflecting our location within the Canadian Shield.
Interested in Geology?
Students interested in the program at Lakehead University will learn....
- How the earth formed
- How to identify rocks and minerals
- About the geological and climate hazards facing us today
- How mining and exploration work
What is Geology?
Geology is quite simply the study of the earth. The Earth Sciences include:
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Geochemistry
- Economic Geology
- Environmental Geology
Students interested in the geology program at Lakehead University can pursue undergraduate degrees in Geology, Geoarchaeology, Water Resource Science and Environmental Studies and Earth Science. For more information about the Geology program please download our brochure.
EVENTS
NEWS
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Jan 9 |
Research Matters - Episode 6 with Dr. Amanda Diochon, Associate Professor, Department of Geology Dr. Andrew P. Dean, Vice President, Research and Innovation, sits down with Dr. Amanda Diochon, Associate Professor, Geology Department (youtube.com) |
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Nov 22 |
Announcement of Successful Departments in the Competition for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Congratulations to the Successful Departments in the Competition for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives |
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Sep 6 |
Lakehead University professor named as an SES Faculty-Based Research Chair Lakehead University’s Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Amanda Diochon, Associate Professor in the... full story |
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Jun 29 |
CBC's Quirks and Quarks listener questions answered by Dr. Pete Hollings, NOHFC Industrial Research Chair in Mineral Exploration, Department of Geology Dr. Hollings answering CBC's quirks and quarks listener questions - link provided |