Geology - The Scientific Study of the Earth
Fall 2022: Physical Geology (GEO 101) On-Campus and in the Field!
GEO 101/Physical Geology fulfills the SUNY Natural Science Gen Ed requirement and MCC's Scientific Reasoning and Critical Thinking outcomes.
- Lecture: Tues/Thurs 12:30pm - 1:45pm
- Lab Options: Tues 2:00pm - 4:50pm or Thurs 9:30am - 12:20pm
What will I learn about in MCC geology courses?
MCC Geology students can study volcanoes, minerals, rocks, fossils, oceans, stars, planets, natural disasters, mountain formation, water resources, local and global landforms, and how all of these are connected to humans, society, and the environment.
Where can I learn geology?
MCC offers geology courses that allow students to learn in the classroom (on-campus, remote, and/or online) and also in the field - which can be anywhere from an outcrop of 450 million year old rocks along the Genesee River to a wind and solar farm along the Lake Ontario shoreline to the slopes of the Adirondack Mountains to the supervolcano in Yellowstone National Park!
How can I start my geology journey?
Enroll in Geology 101 - Physical Geology!
From there, pursue the A.S. in Geology and/or take any additional geology courses of interest offered at MCC.
What can I do after MCC?
Many MCC Geology A.S. graduates transfer to complete a Bachelor’s degree. Upon completion of their undergraduate degree, they are then are employed in the environmental industry, resource exploration, hazard assessment, education, and many additional career paths.
Location & Contacts
Jessica Barone
Department Chair
Brighton Campus
Building 8, Room 214
M-F 8:45am – 4:45pm
(585) 292-2448
jbarone@monroecc.edu
Anne McBride
Department Secretary
Brighton Campus
Building 8, Room 210
M-F 8:45am – 4:45pm
(585) 292-2425
amcbride14@monroecc.edu