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detailed program descriptions for geology

• geology
• earth science
• enviromental studies & earth science
• geoarchaeology
• geography with geology minor
• water resource science

core programs

geology

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earth science

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multi-disciplinary programs

environmental studies and earth science

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geoarcheology

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water resource science

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geography with geology minor

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