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.
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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 |
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Jun 23 |
Lakehead University researchers receiving $2.4 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Lakehead University researchers are receiving more than $2.4 million in funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. |
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May 25 |
Lakehead University geology researchers are investigating the Shebandowan greenstone belt Lakehead University geology researchers are receiving $315,000 in total from NSERC, Mitacs, and Goldshore Resources Inc. to investigate a portion of... full story |
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Feb 5 |
New CESME video |