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Welding & Metal Fabrication Technician Geologists are concerned with the study of the
characteristics of the earth's crust, particularly catastrophes like
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides and other phenomena related to the
earth's upper mantle. They study rocks and soils to locate mineral deposits of
economic importance such as metals, non metals, oil, natural gas, geothermal and
underground water resources. The minimum education required is a college
degree in geology. Pre-college students who are interested in becoming a
geologist should take preparatory courses in earth science, biology, chemistry,
physics and math. Courses related to environmental science, computers, geography
and mapping are also valuable. Locally, Geologist employed in the Bureau of
Mines with job title of Geologist I, II, Senior Geologist, Supervising and Chief
Geologist has a salary grade of 11, 15, 18, 22 and 24, respectively ( P 12,000
to P25,000) per month. In private companies, Geologists receive a salary range
of P20,000 to 40,000, while companies engaged in oil exploration have a higher
pay scale for their Geologists. Overseas, the pay scale is much way above local
rates with the US market offering an annual average salary of $90,000 - $109,000
depending on the worker's years of experience. There are several distinct levels of geology as
a career, the structure distinguished by advancing the areas of
specialization/discipline, and skills. Engineering Geologists, work with
engineers to carry out detailed geological mapping, both surface and underground
before major construction work; Environmental Geologists concentrate their work
on the nature of the ground and surface waters; soil movement, erosion and
degradation; Stalinization and coastal erosion; the effects of pollution and
human activity on rivers; and the environmental effects of mining, nuclear
energy and waste disposal; Field/Exploration Geologists conduct field surveys to
determine the geological structure, distribution and age of rocks; and can
indicate where particular natural resources are likely to be found;
Geochemists/Mineralogists/Petrologists concentrate their studies on the mineral
and chemical composition of rocks using equipment such as optical and electron
microscopes, X-ray diffraction, atomic absorption and mass spectrometry. They
may also be involved in examining the transport of pollutants through rock
masses; Geomorphologies study the origin and age of landforms and land surfaces;
Mathematical Geologist predicts the outcome of geological problems by applying
the most appropriate data and computer models; Mine Site Geologist controls the
grade (or quality) of the ore mined. They also locate extensions to ore deposits
by deciding which areas of an ore body should be mined at a particular time, and
defining the ore limits at the mine based on economic considerations; Petroleum
Geologist explores and charts stratigraphic arrangement, composition and
structure of the earths surface layer to locate petroleum and natural gas. They
estimate the extent of reserves using seismic and geological survey evidence and
recommend the most appropriate drilling and production methods; and Structural
Geologist assists engineers by advising how rock structures can influence
failure of weight bearing loads in bedrock when seeking building foundations, or
to conduct water and seepage into deeper zones and aquifers. Geologist work for a wide range of government
agencies, private firms, and non-profit and academic institutions. National government hire geologists to help
plan and evaluate excavations, constructions sites, environmental remediation
projects, and natural disaster preparedness, as well as to investigate natural
resources. Large-scale oil companies and land developers use geologists to help
them locate oil and minerals, adapt to local features such as karts deposits or
the risk of earthquakes, and comply with environmental regulations. Geologists
in academe usually hold an advance degree in a specialized area within the
discipline The cost of a four-year bachelor's degree in
Geology ranges from P 145,000 to P 160,000 . There are only three universities
here in the Philippines that offer BS in Geology and these are Adamson
University (Manila); Mapua Institute of Technology (Manila) and UP Diliman (Quezon
City). * Based on the tuition fee rates for school
year 2007 - 2008 Source: Bureau of Local
Employment, Manila, Philippines. |
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