Major Field of Study (MFS)

• 442-480 - Mathematics, Computer and Physical Sciences
• 455-460 - Geology and Related Fields

455 - Geology

The study of science of the earth, its origin, its history, and the physical chemical and dynamic processes that have gone on, and are now going on within it. It also includes examination of the materials involved in these processes such as minerals, rocks, fossils, petroleum and natural gas. Geology also entails both field work and laboratory analysis.

• Example Program Names:

  • Earth Science - Geology
  • Earth Science(s)
  • Geological Science
  • Geology