B.S.,
Geology,
Energy Track Track
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
What You'll Do
Renewable and carbon-neutral energy sources are providing more efficient ways of creating energy, without leaving a negative impact on the Earth. Plus, the potential growth of the natural gas industry in Western Pennsylvania, in part because of the development of Marcellus and other shale-gas units, is allowing for a significant increase in jobs. By pursuing the Energy Resources track within the Geology major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, you’ll have an education that allows you to discover and develop new energy resources.
Core Geoscience courses, such as Geophysics and Surficial Processes will help you get a head start in the field. Then, you can choose Geoscience courses that relate to what you want to become. Free electives will give you the chance to add an internship, independent study, or classes from other departments.
The Geoscience department offers facilities that will allow you to get a technology training with a hands-on learning experience. Students will have access to The Geochemistry Research Laboratory and The Structural Geology and Tectonics Laboratory, among others, which include an upgraded computer lab and petrographic microscopes.
What You'll Become
The Energy Resources track within the Geology major is designed for students interested in a career in the energy resources field. With this degree, you’ll be able to discover and develop new energy resources, while learning how to protect our environmental resources and exploring the renewable, carbon-neutral, and other forms of energy.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one area that is expected to see significant job growth for geoscientists is those working in the energy industry.
The BLS refers to the many jobs within the industry to be “green technologies and practices.” These include conducting research and developing processes to conserve energy or natural resources and planning, implementing, and monitoring these processes. Employment of geoscientists is projected to grow by 21 percent by 2020, faster than the average for all occupations.
