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February 24, 2007 |
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Geology / Earth Science, General:
Geology is a difficult science. It requires understanding of not just geology-related classes, but also physics, calculus, chemistry, biology and statistics. Very few sciences are as cross-disciplined, actually, so a BS in geology is often considered a very inclusive science degree.
Geology is absolutely not “rocks for jocks†so if you're considering getting a geology degree because someone told you it's an easy way through college, think again! The intro courses may be easy, but the advanced courses are extremely important and also quite challenging even for the most adept science students.
As for the original poster, I think that's an exaggeration or just plain misrepresented. If you had a real degree in geology, I don't see how you would only be able to get a degree as a janitor. That's absurd. Geologists are highly sought after in many fields from teaching/research to engineering to mining to government USGS type positions, not to mention tons of other options!
In my department, Geology students are tired, yes - the courses are demanding and you spend many 'breaks' in the field. But they're not broken or ashamed - far from it. Like any major, the quality of your degree heavily depends on the people in your department, whether they are students or professors.
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January 15, 2007 |
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Geology / Earth Science, General:
Geology is a great major, especially if you have the opportunity to study it in a good setting (I was in Boulder, Colorado). If you like the outdoors, you'll love it, because almost all of your "lab" time is done hiking around different rock formations. I would recommend that people who choose geology also consider taking classes in geomorphology, hydrology and ecology. In order to understand geologic processes, it helps to study how these same processes are going on today. Geology is a great preparation for a job in water resources, engineering, general science, and teaching. However, it can often be difficult to find a job as a general geological scientist. Most jobs are in geophysics, hydrogeology (groundwater), and geological engineering. |
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