Geology is a qualitative science that combines elements of physics, chemistry, biology and other sciences to study the Earth, the processes that make up the Earth, and the history of our planet. As a student in the program students will: Examine rocks, minerals, and sediment, Study environmental hazards, Explore elements that make up the planets and moons in solar system, and learn much more about Earth's 4.5 billion-year history. University location amidst the Canadian Shield functions as an outdoor lab and classroom.