The department is housed in Overman Hall.  The building was completely renovated in 1993 giving us a state-of-the-art research and teaching facility.  Separate research laboratories exist for structural geology, geographic information systems, remote sensing, geochemistry, computer graphics, clastic sedimentology, paleontology, micropaleontology, optical mineralogy, fluid inclusion studies, cathode luminescence microscopy, polished and thin section preparation, mineralogy, SEM microscopy, plus drafting, darkroom, and student computing facilities.  The department also maintains a rock mechanics laboratory, high temperature mineral synthesis laboratory, seismograph station and an extensive collection of rock and mineral samples and maps.  In addition to laboratory and classroom space, the department has made a major commitment to acquiring and maintaining extensive research and teaching equipment and instrumentation. Our computer facilities are second to none in the state, and along with the other laboratories, make us one of the best-equipped Masters programs in the nation.

   Please click on Laboratory Facilities, Field Equipment, or Computational Facilities for a quick look at what we have to offer .