- Sedimentologist / Stratigrapher - - a geologist who studies the origin, succession, and distribution of sedimentary rocks. This knowledge is often applied to exploration of fuels.
- Mineralogist / Petrologist - - a geologist who analyzes the properties and occurrence of minerals to understand the conditions of formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks. This understanding is commonly used in the research for economic mineral deposits.
- Environmental Geologist - - an earth scientist concerned with the health, safety, and general welfare of man as a result of man's interaction with the geologic environment.
- Geophysicist - - an earth scientist who uses physics, geology, and mathematics to solve geological problems such as: defining the structure of the earth, the study of earthquakes and the exploration for minerals and petroleum.
- Hydrologist - - an earth scientist who uses a multi-disciplinary scientific approach to solve surface and subsurface water problems.
SPECIALIZATION IN GEOLOGY
- Secondary Education
- College and University Teaching
- Academic Research
- Museum Administration
- Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
- Metallic and Non-Metallic Mineral Resources
- Developmental Environmental Evaluation
- Engineering Applications
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - Bureau of Land Management
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Department of Energy
- Department of Interior
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
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