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Why Study Geology?

Why Study Geology? 1. General Education Requirement

Why Study Geology? 1. General Education Requirement 2. Geology as a Profession

There are several types of careers that you can pursue with a Geology or Earth Science degree: • Environmental Geology: • Engineering Geology: • Geological Education: • Petroleum Geology and Economic Geology: • Field Geology: • Science Writing and Editing • Environmental Law: Specialize! Geologists who specialize in the following areas typically have a Master’s Degree or a Ph. D: Paleontology Volcanology Seismology Hydrogeology Geochemistry Geophysics Structural Geology– Paleoclimatology/Paleooceanography– Oceanography

Why Study Geology? 1. General Education Requirement 2. Geology as a Profession 3. Economic and Political Implications

Water…. .

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Why Study Geology? 1. 2. 3. 4. General Education Requirement Geology as a Profession Economic and Political Implications Appreciation of our Homes and Landscapes

Hurricane Harvey

~ 150 fatalities Photo: Tom Gathright, 1969

Why Study Geology? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. General Education Requirement Geology as a Profession Economic and Political Implications Appreciation of our Homes and Landscapes Good Stewards of the Earth

Soil Erosion

Geologic Hazards

Why Study Geology? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. General Education Requirement Geology as a Profession Economic and Political Implications Appreciation of our Homes and Landscapes Environmental Concerns Good Stewards of the Earth

Oil production projected to start declining in 2015 To 2020…. . most of the remaining oil will be Depleted in ~100 years. King Hubbert

Alternative Energy Resources