The Department of Geography and Geology at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington houses a diverse faculty of teachers and scholars whose expertise and research programs span the social, physical, and biological sciences.  We offer a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in geography and either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in geology and a Certificate in Geographic Information Science which prepare the student for advanced studies or for teaching, research, and technical careers. Advanced degrees include Master of Science (M.S.) in geology (thesis and non-thesis options). In addition, many faculty participate in either the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Liberal Studies or the Master of Science (M.S.) in Marine Science. Our educational programs emphasize experiential, field-based, active learning and we strive to provide all students with opportunities to participate in research through internships, independent study, honors theses, and applied learning courses.

What's New for Fall 2009

• Faculty Searches
  • Stable Isotope Geochemist
  • Remote Sensing and Coastal Processes
  
  
• 2010 Photo Contest Calendar details

  The 2010 calendar based on the Earth Science Week photo contest is now available. Stop by the department office (DeLoach 102) and purchase one for a tax-deductable donation of $12 (students) and $15 (faculty/staff). All proceeds go to support student scholarships in the department.

• Spring 2009 Departmental Newsletter (pdf)
• Graduate Teaching Assistantships available for Spring 2010
  

• GEO Faculty and Students in the News
  
• Seminar Series
• Course Web Pages

Summer 2010 Opprtunity

• NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Biodiversity Conservation