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  • Geology

    A major in geology is not available at Wofford, but the courses in the Department of Geology are designed to help students learn the importance of scientific inquiry into how the Earth works by directly exposing them to the geologic record, environmental systems and geologic processes of representative portions of the southeast region of the North American continent.

  • General Information

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    Program Goals

    Read the stated goals of Wofford’s program in geology.

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    Program Philosophy

    Discover the underlying philosophy behind the program in geology at Wofford.

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    Courses

    Find out what courses are offered for Geology majors and see if any pre-requisites, co-requisites or special permissions are required.

  • History

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    Historical Geology

    From the very beginning of the college, geology has been taught in the field. Read a letter from 1874 in which Wofford professer Warren DuPre describes a geology field trip he has taken with students.