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Paleontology is the study of fossils to determine organisms’ evolution and how they interact with each and the environment. The earth resources industry, particularly the oil industry, needs the skills of these scientists. The 地质学(学士)-古生物学 degree at 澳门新濠娱乐开户 is ideal for those who want to pursue earth history, 进化研究或古生物学高级学位.
The Geology - Paleontology (BS) degree prepares you to understand diverse topics such as evolution and plate tectonics, 沉降和海平面变化, 水资源和地下水污染, 还有更多. 澳门新濠娱乐开户地质学毕业生具备实地技能, core geologic knowledge and credentials to obtain a Professional Geologist license (PG), an essential certification for many jobs in the field of geology, especially those in the environmental and earth resources industries.
毕业后
就业: One graduate currently works for the Bechtel Corporation in Pittsburgh; many are in graduate school.
研究生院: Approximately 30% of geology graduates attend graduate school. Graduates of this concentration have attended graduate schools such as University of Iowa, 海斯堡州立大学, 肯特州立大学, 以及芝加哥大学.
专业的许可
This is a program that can lead to licensure or certification in North Carolina. 澳门新濠娱乐开户 cannot confirm whether this program will meet the requirements for professional licensure in other states or territories.
如果这适用于您,请检查 专业执照网页 for information on licensure requirements and licensing agencies in other states. Or, you may address questions to State Authorization at App State at stateauthorization@ngskmc-eis.net or 828-262-7559.
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未成年人
辅修是可选的. 古生物学领域的许多人选择人类学.
课堂外的参与
- 澳门新濠娱乐开户地质学会 – a student group devoted to appreciating and preserving earth’s environment, history and natural wonders; is actively involved in community service, 大学事件, 还有地质游览.
- A seminar series every Friday, which attracts an average of 80 students
- 频繁的 实地考察旅行
- 夏天 研究 与教师
全球学习
Appalachian is committed to introducing students to different cultures and teaching them 如何在一个全球化的社会中生活和互动.
The 地质与环境科学系 offers 留学项目 并已 参与研究的教员 on every continent – from the tops of mountains to the bottom of the ocean.
入学要求
There are no admission requirements beyond admission to 澳门新濠娱乐开户.
为什么澳门新濠娱乐开户?
- Appalachian’s location is a perfect setting for studying geology, so you’ll benefit from 实地考察旅行 本地资源.
- The 地质与环境科学系 does not offer a graduate program, so faculty members focus entirely on high quality instruction and 研究的机会 为本科生.
- Many of our students have presented their 研究 at professional meetings and/or published 研究 in peer-reviewed journals. 作为一名学生,你将有机会 设施设备 that other institutions typically reserve for graduate students.
- There are many opportunities for 研究/creative projects and internships. 所有教员都有一个或多个学生与他们一起工作 研究项目.
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在校园
联系人
Dr. 安迪Heckert
heckertab@ngskmc-eis.net