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Geoscience

University of Utah

Bachelor's DegreeAcademic

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As a student in the Geoscience program at the U, you will focus on the composition, structure, and history of the Earth and the processes that govern them. You will learn to apply the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology and gain a fundamental understanding of how the Earth works and has evolved through time.

Credits

120 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

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  • Utah

    Utah

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingMonitoringTime ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageChemistry

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionInformation OrderingNear VisionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningCategory FlexibilitySpeech Clarity

Tasks

  • Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus
  • Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
  • Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareMap creation softwareData base user interface and query softwareGeographic information system

Tools

35 millimeter camerasAbney levelsAutomatic buretsBinocular polarizing microscopesCalorimetersCarbon hydrogen nitrogen CHN analyzersChipmunk crushersClinometersConductivity indicatorsCryogenic magnetometersDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital chlorine testersDigital hydrometersDigital micropipettes

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium19-4043.00Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicianstitle_inference$48,390 median$92,210 top+2.04%10
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex sample suites from exploratory drilling and mine survey programs — analyze and interpret autonomously, applying inductive reasoning to identify lithological trends.
  • Multi-parameter laboratory analyses — design and execute testing protocols that address non-routine geological questions across varied sample types and environments.
  • Large geochemical and geophysical datasets — compile, query, and analyze using database and analytical software to support resource evaluation decisions.
  • Detailed geological maps, stratigraphic cross-sections, and geologic models — produce independently using GIS, CAD, and graphics software for professional deliverables.
  • Comprehensive technical and professional reports — author, review, and finalize documents presenting sampling findings, data analysis, and actionable recommendations.
  • Exploratory drilling and well-logging operations — lead technical participation, evaluating subsurface conditions and recommending adjustments to drilling programs in real time.
  • Testing, electrical, and mechanical equipment — diagnose and resolve complex failures, and develop preventive maintenance schedules to sustain laboratory and field operations.
  • Regional geological and geophysical literature — critically evaluate and integrate findings to refine prospecting models and support resource estimation workflows.
  • Interdisciplinary field survey programs — coordinate field-data collection across geological, geochemical, and geophysical methods to meet project objectives on schedule.
  • Quality control procedures for sample handling and data recording — implement and audit throughout the project lifecycle to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

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