Geology
Quick Facts
- Courses:
- Core Curriculum Requirement: Life & Physical Sciences
- Degree & certificate plan requirements
- Courses are offered at: all campuses
Summary
Geology involves the study of the workings of the earth, its processes, its history and how it relates to our everyday life.
We offer courses in:
- Earth sciences
- Environmental geology
- Geologic field methods
- Historical geology
- Meteorology
- Ocean sciences
- Physical geology
Reasons to Study Geology
- Explore global changes
- Understand our natural resources
- Learn about the origins of the Earth
- Consider ways to manage and sustain our natural resources and our environment
- Work outdoors
Options
Course Formats
While our standard approach focuses on learning through lectures and hands-on laboratory work, we also offer courses through eLearning.
Field Courses
The field course trips vary from year to year and from campus to campus.
You study in places like:
- Texas
- Rocky Mountains
- Grand Canyon
- Yellowstone National Park
- Yosemite National Park
Courses
Contact
Northeast Campus
Kevin Barrett
Department Chair, Physical Sciences
Call 817-515-6694
Email kevin.barrett@tccd.edu
Northwest Campus
Juan Barbarin-Castillo
Department Chair, Physical Sciences
Call 817-515-7341
South Campus
Stacey Metzler
Department Chair, Physical Sciences
Call 817-515-4759
Email stacey.metzler@tccd.edu
Southeast Campus
Samantha Caputi
Instructor of Geology
Call 817-515-3019
Email samantha.caputi@tccd.edu
Trinity River Campus
Taylor M. Hughlett
Department Chair, Physical Sciences
Call 817-515-1651
Email taylor.hughlett@tccd.edu
Updated May 05, 2023