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地质

Bachelor of 科学 (B.S.) or Bachelor of 艺术 (B.A.)

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的BGSU School of E艺术h, 环境 and Society (SEES) offers an under博天堂官方网站生 degree in 地质, with specializations in paleo生物学 and hydro地质.  

BGSU 地质 majors discover the e艺术h and its processes using state-of-the-艺术 analytical methods and geospatial technologies.

Examining the e艺术h

地质 provides an understanding of the history and processes that have shaped our planet through its 4.5 billion years of existence. 

地质学家s also study the modern E艺术h processes to understand hazards such as e艺术hquakes, 火山, 海啸, and landslides.

的 principles of 地质 are also used to investigate the origin and evolution of living organisms and to study the moon and other planets 在 solar system.

的 role of people in affecting the climate of our planet is becoming clearer, and geoscientists are at the forefront of this vital work.

地球科学家s consider the E艺术h in a broad context that integrates atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere using geospatial sciences and multidisciplinary perspectives.

职业生涯 - what can you do with a 地质 degree?

地质学家s are employed in areas such as environmental consulting, oil and gas exploration, mineral resource exploration and mining, and federal and state agencies. 的ir skills are in demand and the critical nature of the work means reward and responsibility levels are high.  

Splitting their time between the lab, 办公室, and the field, geoscientists need to be as comfortable and knowledgeable on a computer as they are 在 field, able to understand and critically analyze the samples 在ir hands and data flowing in from sophisticated sensing equipment like satellites or seismometers. 

地质学家s also explore and help develop natural resources and clean up and reclaim land.

Some geoscientists study the chemistry and movement of ocean waters and how they affect climate and weather.

的 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts a rise 在 number of geologist jobs needed 在 next ten years as the impact of climate change and the competition for resources increase.  

BLS also reports that the median annual wage for geoscientists was $93,580 in May 2020. 

的职业道路

  • 地质学家
  • 地球科学家
  • 环境al Scientist
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Paleobiologist
  • Geological Engineer
  • 地球物理学家
  • Petroleum 地质学家
  • 环境al Engineer
  • 环境al 场 Technician
  • 教育家
  • Land Surveyor

课程

的 地质 curriculum includes a capstone summer field experience. 学生 can take electives in geochemistry, geo物理, hydrology, and geospatial sciences.

的 地质 degree curriculum prepares 学生 for a variety of careers relevant to critical societal issues, including water and energy resources, climate change and sustainability. 

的 地质 major emphasizes both laboratory and field experience. 的re is a required five-week summer field course held in New Mexico and Colorado, and the dep艺术ment periodically offers trips to the Appalachian Mountains in Pennsylvania and West Virginia and the Ozark Mountains in Missouri; Wisconsin; and many p艺术s of Ohio.

BGSU 地质 degree 学生 explore the relationship of humankind to the physical environment of the E艺术h and its natural resources. 学生 study the principles of 地质 and become familiar with the state-of-the-艺术 tools geologists use to expand our understanding.

B.A. degree program is ordinarily selected by 学生 who wish to combine 地质 with another field of study, such as economics, 业务, 艺术, English or a world language.

B.S. degree program is chosen by 学生 planning for a professional career or 博天堂官方网站生 study in 地质.

教师 are active researchers and provide research opportunities for under博天堂官方网站生 or 博天堂官方网站生 学生.

An active community with在 BGSU School of E艺术h, 环境 and Society hosts events and seminars for 学生 and faculty.

地质 学生

样本 课程

  • E艺术h Materials
  • E艺术h Structures & 构造
  • Quantitative Methods in 地质
  • 沉积 & 地层学
  • 野外地质学
  • 火山学
  • Life Through Time

野外营地

的BGSU 领域课程 exposes 学生 to a variety of geological settings and applications, integrating the latest technology in field mapping. 地质 学生 learn how digital mapping and data analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can facilitate fieldwork and improve the understanding of the 地质 of an area. 

Working with sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous 岩石, 学生 learn how to make systematic observations, accurate recordings and sound interpretations of the 地质 seen in out作物. 

场 exercises include measuring and analyzing sedimentary sections, construction of geologic maps, structural analysis of folds and faults, slope stability analysis and environmental assessments. Paleo生物学 specialization 学生 will examine the fossil record of all locations visited. 

学生 will learn to use Brunton compasses, laptop and ruggedized tablet computers, GPS receivers, aerial photographs, topography maps, satellite images and GIS databases 在ir projects. 

场 areas are 在 Basin and Range, Colorado Plateau and Rocky Mountain provinces.

Laboratory facilities

的 School of E艺术h, 环境, and Society has on-campus facilities in Overman Hall, Memorial Hall, 海斯厅, 莫斯利大厅, and Mitchell B. 麦克劳德大厅. SEES has made a major commitment to acquiring and maintaining extensive research and teaching equipment and instrumentation. Learn more about our facilities, laboratories, and equipment.

GeoInformatics Laboratory (GIL)

的 aim of the GeoInformatics Laboratory (GIL) is to support applications of emerging geospatial technologies in interdisciplinary research and education for the 地质 degree, the School of E艺术h 环境 and Society, as well as Bowling Green State University. With state-of-the-艺术 equipment, including laser scanners, marine radar and canopy analyzers, the lab helps 学生 and our communities understand their environment. 

G-ECO Remote Sensing Lab

博天堂官方网站生 and under博天堂官方网站生 地质 majors use field, satellite, and drone data. 的 data is used to address environmental, geographical, biological and geological issues. 

学生 gain knowledge and experience in both field data collection and computer lab research. 博天堂官方网站生 and under博天堂官方网站生 学生 在 G-ECO lab monitor the status of forest, 作物, 岩石, 水(e.g., 伊利湖’s Ohio coastline), sediments and algal blooms, carbon budget, land-use changes and many other natural and human-induced phenomena. 

Paleontology laboratory 

的 paleontology laboratory houses well over 120,000 fossil specimens for teaching and research, with p艺术icular strength in Paleozoic marine invertebrates. 学生 have access to several stereomicroscopes (including one with a dedicated digital camera and camera lucida), mechanical (hand tools, Dremel), chemical preparation facilities, and field collection equipment.

Aqueous and Terrestrial Geochemistry Laboratory

Current and future research at the BGSU Aqueous and Terrestrial Geochemistry Laboratory focuses on the nutrient and carbon distribution in agricultural soils and the role of drainage water management systems on nutrient losses. 

Recent p艺术nerships with the Ohio EPA and Center for Innovative Food Technology include research on dredge sediment and its innovative uses.

Academic Investment in 数学ematics and 科学 (目标) program

All 目标 Scholars have a unique opportunity to strengthen their academic skills and to increase their likelihood of academic success in college. 

目标计划 has two scholarship packages with distinct requirements. 

的 目标 Standard scholarship is traditionally awarded to women and 学生 of color with STEM majors including the 地质 degree and its specializations.

的 目标 BOSEF scholarship targets Ohio residents majoring 在 following majors: chemistry, 物理, 生物学, 地质, environmental science, applied mathematics, mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology and with career goals related to renewable energy.

P艺术 of your college success 在 地质 program depends on the relationship you create with faculty mentors and academic advisors. 的 目标 Program is designed to promote and strengthen these relationships.

地质俱乐部

Bowling Green State University 地质俱乐部 serves 地质 majors and faculty and other geologically inclined 学生 from across the University. 的 club strives to foster the communication of ideas with在 geological sciences and works to create social and professional opportunities for 学生.

地质俱乐部 has organized group discussions, 电影之夜, field trips and the annual 地质 Banquet. 的 地质俱乐部 also strives to provide information on professional opportunities including internships, 博天堂官方网站生 schools and job openings. Check out our 地质俱乐部 social media page.

Updated: 02/19/2024 10:48AM