Basic Requirements:
A. Degree: Geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of
mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical,
civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology,
comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography,
physical geography, marine geology, and cartography.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: Course work as shown in A above,
plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Evaluation of Experience: Acceptable experience may have been gained
through geological field or laboratory work that provided a means of obtaining
professional knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of
geology and closely related sciences, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, or
hydrology. Such work generally must have involved making close observations,
taking samples, handling various types of instruments and equipment, assembling
geologic data from source materials, and analyzing and reporting findings orally
and in writing. Experience that involved only one phase of geology work, e.g.,
collecting samples, would not be acceptable as providing the required
professional knowledge of the theory and principles of geology. In some
situations, professional scientific experience in other fields may be accepted
in part as professional geological experience. Such experience must have been
preceded by appropriate education in geology or by professional geological
experience, and must have contributed directly and significantly to the
applicant's professional geological competence. Examples include some positions
in geophysics, mining engineering, soils science, physical oceanography,
hydrology, climatology, biology, analytic or experimental chemistry, metallurgy,
and comparable fields where the normal duties or results of investigations have
been extended to the solution of geologic problems by the applicant. Ordinary
functions of positions such as seismic, computer, petroleum or mining engineer,
mine superintendent, or metallurgist generally are not considered professional
geological experience. To receive credit for geological experience obtained in
positions that are not full-time professional geological positions, the
applicant is responsible for indicating clearly the actual time or percentage of
time devoted to geologic duties within such positions, and for giving adequate
descriptions of the geologic functions.
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