What are the specific skills required to be a geologist

Hi Kuriakose,

Geoscientists typically work in one or more of several closely related fields, including geology, geophysics, and hydrology.  Reflecting the complexity of the natural world in which they work, most modern geoscientists possess interdisciplinary skills and often work in teams with other geoscientists whose expertise complements their own.

• Geologists study the composition, physical materials, and history of the Earth, usually with the goal of understanding the nature of processes that have formed the geologic record.

• Mineralogists analyze and classify minerals and minerals systems according to their composition, genesis earth.

• Paleontologists study fossils to trace the evolution of plant and animal life and to decipher the geologic history of the Earth.

• Sedimentologists study the nature, origin, and distribution of sediments, such as gravel, sand, silt and mud.

• Geophysicists, a group that includes geodesists, seismologists, geomagnetisists, use mathematics and principles of physics to study Earth motions, gravitational field and earthquake.

• Geochemists study the nature and distribution of chemical elements in groundwater and Earth materials, usually with the goal of better comprehending the type of processes responsible for developing the compositional characteristics.

• Hydrogeologists study the quantity, composition, distribution, circulation, and physical properties of both surface water and groundwater, and often play an important role in decisions involving both resource-management and land-use.

• Engineering geologists apply geologic principles to the fields of civil and environmental engineering, using their knowledge to provide advice on major construction projects, environmental remediation, resource management, and natural-hazard reduction.

Basic skills required to excel in the above fields of geology:

• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to understand basic engineering principles
• Mapping technique
• Knowledge of geology and natural environments

There is no specific course or training is required for the specialization of the above mentioned career expect a degree or doctorate in geology.

Hope the above information will be helpful.

Thank you

Hii Kuriakose,as we know geology is a branch of science in which we deal or study about complete Earth and environmental things ,so the specific skills required to be a geologist are..

.must have superb analytical skill (analyses things easily)

. Good communication skills

. should have an ability to understand basic engineering skills

. Mapping techniques

.Passion for geological and natural environment

. Flexibility

.versatility

. Enthusiasm,patience and preservance

Good luck