Geological Sciences

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 40.0601

The geological sciences encompass the study of the interaction of physical, chemical and biological processes and systems that shape Earth's environments and their human impacts. Students in the geological science degree program work closely with the SEOE's large and diverse faculty with broad scientific expertise on earthquakes, volcanoes, groundwater, climate change and coastal oceans. The degree program offers optional concentrations in environmental geosciences and geophysics.

Credits

120 credits

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Geological Sciences

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 40.0601

Credits

120 credits

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingWritingComplex Problem SolvingScienceJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningMonitoringTime ManagementInstructingMathematicsCoordinationSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

English LanguageMathematicsPhysicsChemistryComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyGeographyAdministrativeEducation and TrainingDesignCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryBiologyAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech ClarityInformation OrderingNear VisionCategory FlexibilitySpeech RecognitionMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geol
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, atmospheric thermodynamics, and physics.
Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus
Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.
Prepare written and oral reports describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices,
Design and conduct scientific hydrogeological investigations to ensure that accurate and appropriate
Measure and graph phenomena such as lake levels, stream flows, and changes in water volumes.
Prepare reports or presentations describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices, and other information.
Plan or conduct geological, geochemical, or geophysical field studies or surveys, sample collection,
Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.
Investigate the composition, structure, or history of the Earth's crust through the collection, exam
Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater disc
Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performi
Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of me
Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareDocument management softwareGeographic information systemComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareMap creation softwareObject or component oriented development softwareData conversion softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareAccounting softwareCategorization or classification softwareVideo conferencing softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersField emission scanning electron microscopesGlobal positioning system GPS receiversHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboards35 millimeter camerasAbney levelsAutomatic buretsBinocular polarizing microscopesCalorimetersCarbon hydrogen nitrogen CHN analyzersChipmunk crushersClinometersConductivity indicatorsCryogenic magnetometersDigital camerasDigital chlorine testersDigital hydrometersDigital micropipettesBailers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport

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