Almost all Geology lectures are done via PowerPoint projection, and professors generally provide some component of their lectures for you to review the topics. We also have many specialized uses of the computers, that have greatly enhanced our ability to provide a first-class Geology program. For example, in several courses you will plot information in 3D using computers; you will analyze data from drilled wells and measured outcrops on computer; you will use your laptops to review the recent weather, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions; you will learn world geography by computer see this page for an example ; and you will make ground measurements in geophysics and plot them up to analyze on your computer.
You will write your papers, do much of your homework, and draw maps on your computer. And, of course, we communicate a lot by e-mail! By the end of it, you will have become far more comfortable and capable with computers than you ever thought possible, without even noticing you tried! Geology is a science that builds on the fundamental natural sciences. As such, you will be using basic skills in these subjects. For example, you will be determining chemical reactions between minerals in metamorphic rocks, you will be performing and analyzing seismic experiments in the ground, looking at the propagation of waves into the bedrock, and you will be tracking the flow of water and magmas underground.
All these require a basic knowledge of Maths, Chemistry and Physics. Physics - none. Provided you can handle the other science subjects, first-year university Physics is taught from first principles, so you will get all you need there. Some high school background won't hurt, though! Chemistry - you must present Nova Scotia grade 12 Chemistry or equivalent.
This is definitely required to do first-year university Chemistry. If you don't have this course, you can pick it up by correspondence from the Nova Scotia Department of Education. Check with us if you decide to do this. We have had several students complete the Nova Scotia Dept. Mathematics - this is more complex, and we advise you to review the university calendar for the fine details.
For Geology programs, we recommend you do MATH and at Acadia Calculus , but recognize that a variety of courses lead up to it in various high school or college programs. If your Maths skills are not so strong or were acquired a long time ago, we recommend you consider the non-credit course MATH Pre-calculus mathematics to catch up - this course is offered in the term, in summer, and online.
Calculus is a requirement for professional registration in some jurisdictions, so to work as a professional geologist, you may be required to have this course. For those who don't want to do Calculus, other Math courses are acceptable - but do check with us first to be sure they are eligible credits.
If you can find the time and opportunity to take calculus too, it will be to your advantage. What's professional registration? The "major" is the subject you concentrate on - if you hold your major in Geology, you take 16 one-term courses in Geology out of 40 needed for a degree , plus specified courses in Maths, Chemistry and Physics.
Some people choose to do a "double major" - this involves doing 14 courses in Geology if Geology is your "first major", and generally about 10 courses in your "second major". You will notice that this option gives you a broader science degree, where you do not focus your studies as much.
As such it is a useful degree for people considering careers in teaching or moving into a cross-disciplinary field after graduation geophysics, mathematical geology, meteorology. What is Environmental Engineering?
What is the difference between Environmental Science and Environmental Studies? What are some jobs in the Environmental Science field? What is the difference between studying Environmental science and Biology? There is also a good deal of statistical analysis in geological engineering the Engineering Geology requirement and Geomorphology elective were primarily statistical analysis. Geology is the study of Earth, and Earth processes — including Earth's surface environments.
However, geology is also an extremely, important environmental science integrated with meteorology, climatology, oceanography, hydrology, environmental chemistry, and ecology biology. The five major fields of environmental science are social sciences, geosciences, environmental chemistry, ecology, and atmospheric sciences. Students who go into this program typically find work with government or non-profits with a focus on environmental issues.
Yes, geology is an outstanding major, both now and for the future. However, to be continuously employed and professionally successful, you need to make yourself into a very good geologist who is in demand because of your technical skills and knowledge. Presents the branches of earth science including geology, oceanography, meteorology, climatology, environmental science, and astronomy. Meteorology and Climatology. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights.
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