Geologists are employed by resource development industries such as petroleum and mining, by federal and state government agencies, and by water and environmental consulting firms. The Geology B.S. Degree prepares students for employment as an entry-level geologic technician or for graduate studies in geology; it is the most flexible and demanding of the B.S. degrees offered by the Geology Department. Students are required to take fundamental and advanced geology courses, as well as two semesters of chemistry, physics, and calculus. The capstone experience for geology majors is a rigorous, outdoor, 6-week field school.