Geoscience

Western Kentucky University

Master's DegreeCIP: 30.3801

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Geoscience

Western Kentucky University

Master's DegreeCIP: 30.3801

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Skills & Competencies

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingComplex Problem SolvingScienceActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessLearning StrategiesMathematicsTime ManagementCoordination

Knowledge

English LanguageComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsPhysicsEducation and TrainingGeographyCustomer and Personal ServiceChemistryEngineering and TechnologyAdministrativePsychologySociology and AnthropologyDesignMedicine and DentistryBiologyAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech ClarityNear VisionInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionCategory FlexibilityMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English,
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geol
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, atmospheric thermodynamics, and physics.
Create and modify maps, graphs, or diagrams, using geographical information software and related equ
Gather and compile geographic data from sources such as censuses, field observations, satellite imag
Teach geography.
Prepare written and oral reports describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices,
Design and conduct scientific hydrogeological investigations to ensure that accurate and appropriate
Measure and graph phenomena such as lake levels, stream flows, and changes in water volumes.
Prepare reports or presentations describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices, and other information.
Plan or conduct geological, geochemical, or geophysical field studies or surveys, sample collection,
Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.
Investigate the composition, structure, or history of the Earth's crust through the collection, exam
Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater disc
Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performi
Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of me
Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareDocument management softwareGeographic information systemComputer based training softwareDevelopment environment softwareElectronic mail softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareMap creation softwareObject or component oriented development softwareData conversion softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareAccounting softwareCategorization or classification softwareVideo conferencing softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Bunsen burnersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDissection scalpelsDocument camerasGlass beakersInteractive whiteboardsLaboratory heating platesLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMultimedia projection equipmentOptical compound microscopesPencil compassesCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersConference telephonesDigital calculatorsDigital video disk DVD playersField emission scanning electron microscopesGlobal positioning system GPS receiversHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersAbney levelsAll terrain vehicles ATVAnemometersAtomic emission spectroscopesAutomatic levels

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