Career Choices
Why should I have a background in Earth Sciences?
The following are examples of professions that require a knowledge of various aspects of earth sciences (geosciences):
Geology Cities and parks planning
Engineering (petroleum, mining, civil) Environmental law
Environmental science Remote sensing/GIS Atmosphere science/climate Geography
Geophysics Science teaching
Geochemistry Oceanography
Planetary science Natural resources management Military Geomathematics/computer software design
Hydrogeology Tourism/outdoor recreation
Soil science/agriculture
For information on career choices in geosciences, try the following websites:
http://www.mun.ca/earthsciences/about
http://www.earthworks-jobs.com
http://www.nr.gov.nl.ca/mines&en/geosurvey/education
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/index_e.php
Lab Learning Resources
Available for the Earth Sciences 1000 & 1002 courses at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College are three interactive learning resources or network sites:
1. Earth Science 1000 lab webpage (photos of minerals and rocks studied in labs)
2. Geology 1 (structural geology and 3-D interpretation)
3. Topographic maps
Each learning resource or site can be accessed from the SWGC website by clicking the "Start" button, along with the following steps:
Click "Start" button (lower left corner of screen), then
- Programs
- General Network Applications
- Earth Science: Earth Science 1000 lab webpage
Geology 1 (geology in 3-D)
Topographic Maps