Geology, I have to confess was never first choice when I was growing up. I did not have dreams of being a geologist when I was twelve. But I was sure I did not want to become an engineer or a doctor or work as bank manager. I could not see myself sitting in a room and working my whole life in front of a machine. My dream was to roam and explore new places, and have a life that involves some kind of adventure. I took up Geology initially after high school on my father’s suggestion. A subject that started out just as a suggestion, within a few years has now become my passion. I took geology as one of the subjects along with chemistry and physics in my first year of Undergraduate College. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have been associated …show more content…
with one of the best colleges in India for my undergraduate studies. A regular interaction with a very helpful and learned faculty at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai helped me build my interest and basics on the subject. This was crucial for me opting Geology as my majors in Undergraduate, over other subjects. But the turning point of my academic life came when I cleared the All India written entrance for admissions in the Masters of Geology course in The Department of Geology, University of Delhi. My knowledge and exposure was limited before in my Undergraduate, now I was a part of the one of the best public universities in the country. I had the opportunity to learn from some of the best minds in the field of Geology. I had access to sophisticated facilities, large collection of books, advanced geology based software’s and a lot more. I was also in company of very competitive and forward thinking classmates. The study environment overall was very conducive for growth, and that helped me immensely. An important aspect of geology and one that I love the most about the subject is applying the theoretical knowledge you acquire from books practically on field. I have been a part of various geological field trips in my five years of studying geology and each one of them has been special in some way. I have been a part of field excursions in and around Mumbai, Deccan Traps, Lesser Himalayas, Central India. My love and passion for the subject has increased with every passing field trip. My interests in the field sedimentary geology and in particular Paleoclimatic studies developed in the two years of my masters at the University of Delhi.
The reason why I developed an interest in these subjects in particular was because I had the opportunity to learn from two of the most distinguished and passionate professors in their respective fields. I was taught Sedimentary geology by Dr. Partho Pratim Chakravarty in my first semester. His teaching and acumen of the subject gave me a good platform to build my basics strong. I was so impressed by his teaching that I further took an additional optional course in sedimentary environments under his guidance in my last semester. I was also taught micropaleontology and oceanography by Dr. Devesh. K. Sinha, Head of Department, at The Department of Geology, University of Delhi in my second semester. He is one person who has inspired me the most in terms of my academics. I learnt a great deal about the nuances of paleoclimate reconstructions from his valuable guidance. I also had an opportunity to gain precious practical experience from my internship at the prestigious National Institute of Oceanography, Goa under the guidance of Dr. Aninda Mazumdar, Senior Scientist, Gas Hydrates Research Laboratory, one of the rare laboratories in the country dedicated to the study of gas hydrates. My two months at the institute taught me valuable sample processing techniques employed regularly before sample analysis. I also learned clay
separation and other important aspects of working with deep marine sediments. I have enough confidence in my knowledge and practical experience that I can take the next step in my academic career and carry on an independent research with good guidance.
4. Identify the layer of the Earth in the diagram to the right which makes up 70% of the Earth’s mass and is mostly solid but capable of flow, causing changes in the Earth’s surface. (S6E5a)
There are three clear landslides; the southwest landslide is stream-laid sand and gravel from the quaternary that was located on a steep slope resulting in gravity pulling sediments down the steep slope. The northeast landslide appears to be tuff sediments that have fallen upon biotite-quartz diorite rocks. The northwestern landslide is the largest of the landslides. The landslide occurred just south of the creek; erosion must have lowered the creeks elevation creating a steep decline resulting in Bena gravel to fall.
When my first grade teacher asked me what I wanted to be in the future I told her, “I want to be a doctor.” My answer stayed exactly the same when my eleventh grade English teacher asked the question. Ever since I was little science has always captured my interest. I was fascinated by the way our body worked and how everything had an explanation behind it.
The career I have chosen for my future is to become a registered dental hygienist. It wasn’t until I actually learned what dental hygienists do that influenced my interest from medical to dentistry. The first honest reason I was gravitated to dental hygiene was because of the salary. I didn’t really know what Dental Hygienist actually did until I did some research.
7. Refer to Figure 22-6. What name is given to the core of the modern-day North American continent that formed in the Proterozoic?
...things I like the most about my degree program is that it is not all about academic studies even though it is heavily science-oriented. In that regard, my classes do emphasize atomic physics and chemistry, but they also offer substantial opportunity for practical experience. In the words of Professor Hejny, "It's not just classes; clinicals, homework, and practical experience make this a full-time program."
Kevin Krajick’s article “Tracking Myth to Geological Reality” was published by American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2005. This article examines how many myths can be linked to geological evidence. Geologists have been investigating how ancient geological phenomenon are able to shed light on the origins of many myths. Scientist have even uncovered evidence that may serve as the inspiration for biblical stories. Many are hoping that understanding these myths and the geological phenomenon they depict will reveal important information about natural disasters like: tsunamis, floods and volcanic eruptions. It is hoped that this information will save human lives in the future. With all of these new discoveries it is important to remember that it is easy to go too far. Myth cannot account for all geological phenomenon and vice versa. It is crucial to make sure that scientific integrity remains the focus when linking myth and geology.
Tectonic Activity The continents of the world are all separated by different tectonic plates which when collide is called Tectonic Activity. There are different forms of tectonic activity and different processes and landforms, which are involved during and as a result of the collisions. As and when these collisions are going to take place we can't determine because current technology hasn't allowed us to dig as far into the earth to the point of pressures which causes the plates to collide. These pressures are believed to be eruptions of liquid magma deep inside the earth.
Archeology: in my own words, it is the study of the past through the “things” that were left behind by those who came before us. I imagine everyone can agree there’s something fascinating about picking up an old knife or a pot of clay and wondering what life was like when that object was created. It seems as though it should be no surprise that countless people could easily believe legends of a lost city or of great giants ruling the earth long ago. Personally, I feel the true value comes from the knowledge gained when one sets out to learn the truth behind the myths. And over the course of the semester, I’ve learned a number of concepts I plan to apply to my future (as part of a professional community).
tremendous growth. Early on in my college career, I took science courses as a part of my
America has changed through the years in many ways. Medicine has improved, average standard of living has risen, and the overall quality of life has changed drastically over the course of time. Yet, these are all short-term ideals when taken into the whole picture. Although all of this is important, to truly understand the actual face of America, we have to think farther back than a few hundred years. The face of America can best be portrayed in thinking about how America looks the way it does. Questions like “How did the Rocky mountains form?” or “Why are the Great Plains located where they are?” These types of questions are important because once you figure out why certain areas have the qualities that they do, it becomes simpler to pinpoint why Americans live and react the way they do. For example, not just Americans but humans in general desire a marine climate area, typically close to a water source, and moderate temperatures that do not vastly fluctuate. This is why so many people are located on the coast near California or Florida. What becomes interesting is that if the tectonic plates hadn’t shifted the way it did, and perhaps broken apart differently from Pangaea, then America wouldn’t look the same as it does now. America would have more or less land for people to cultivate and live on possibly changing the areas of higher population or common wealth depending on if the new land was useful in anyway. All this ties into why America looks the way it does or the “face” of America.
Psychology is the study of the mind and the behavior of mammals. Geology is a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life, recorded in rocks. The earth is consistently moving its tectonic plates. Therefore, there may be over 100 earthquakes a day; most of these earthquakes go unnoticed by humans on the crust of the earth. Other earthquakes for example, the one in 2011 located in Japan and the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989 (Earth- Marshak). Unfortunately, many people died in horrific ways during these deadly earthquakes, leaving thousands diagnosed with psychological disorders such as, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Specific Phobias directly related to the natural environment of the earth.
Becoming a geochemist requires rigorous education and training in a variety of fields. For entry-level positions in geochemistry, a bachelor’s level degree is required in many majors, which take up at least four years of study. Many majors of choice of aspiring geochemists i...
Throughout my school career I have always loved chemistry. In Chemistry there was always a sense that there was more, there was always something new and exciting to be discovered and theories to be proven (or even disproven). Chemistry was the main subject with a real practical aspect to it during school and it is this, along with my genuine fascination with the subject, which fuels my desire to study it further.
When people think of geology, they usually think of rocks and fossils. However, geology is actually a very large field of study. The knowledge of geologists ranges from rocks and fossils to the moon and other planets (Hammonds 7-8). Geologists use a variety of subjects in their work, but the sciences and math are the most important. Some of the sciences geologists study are physics and chemistry (12). English is also a subject that geologists use when communicating with other scientists, the media, and the public (12) . Because of these tasks, it is important for geologists to have a wide knowledge of these different subjects.