About
古生物学是通过研究化石来确定生物的进化以及它们如何与环境相互作用的学科. 地球资源行业，特别是石油行业，需要这些科学家的技能. 澳门新濠娱乐开户的地质学(BS) -古生物学学位是那些想要追求地球历史的人的理想选择, evolution research or advanced degrees in paleontology.
地质学-古生物学(BS)学位为您了解进化和板块构造等不同主题做好准备, sedimentation and sea-level change, water resources and groundwater contamination, and much more. Appalachian Geology graduates have the field skills, 获得专业地质学家执照(PG)的核心地质知识和证书, 这是地质学领域许多工作的必备证书, 特别是在环境和地球资源行业.
After Graduation
Employment: One graduate currently works for the Bechtel Corporation in Pittsburgh; many are in graduate school.
Graduate School: 大约30%的地质学毕业生进入研究生院. 该专业的毕业生就读于爱荷华大学等研究生院, Fort Hays State University, Kent State University, and the University of Chicago.
Professional Licensure
这是一个可以在北卡罗来纳州获得执照或认证的项目. 澳门新濠娱乐开户无法确认该计划是否符合其他州或地区的专业执照要求.
If this applies to you, check the Professional Licensure webpage 有关其他州的许可证要求和许可证代理机构的信息. 或者，您可以向App State的国家授权部门提出问题 stateauthorization@tiemles.com or 828-262-7559.
People
Related Programs
Minors
A minor is optional. Many in the paleontology field select Anthropology.
Engagement Outside the Classroom
- Appalachian Geological Society -一个致力于欣赏和保护地球环境的学生团体, history and natural wonders; is actively involved in community service, university events, and geological excursions.
- 每周五的系列讲座，平均吸引80名学生
- Frequent field trips
- Summer research with faculty
Global Learning
澳门新濠娱乐开户致力于向学生介绍不同的文化并教授他们 how to live and interact in a global society.
地质与环境科学系提供 study abroad programs and has faculty involved in research 在每一块大陆上，从山顶到海底.
Admission Requirements
除了澳门新濠娱乐开户的入学要求外，没有其他入学要求.
Why Appalachian?
- 澳门新濠娱乐开户的地理位置是学习地质学的理想场所，所以你会受益于 field trips and local resources.
- 地质与环境科学系不提供研究生课程, 所以教职员工完全专注于高质量的教学 research opportunities for undergraduates.
- 澳门赌场导航娱乐的许多学生在专业会议上展示了他们的研究成果，并/或在同行评审的期刊上发表了研究成果. As a student, you will have access to facilities and equipment 其他院校通常是留给研究生的.
- 有很多研究/创意项目和实习的机会. All faculty have one or more students working with them on research projects.
Location
On campus
Contacts
Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences
Dr. Andy Heckert
heckertab@tiemles.com