Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Geology as Career

Geology is the study of the earth, the materials it is made of, the shape and structure of earth, and the processes and events affecting earth. Geologists study history of earth, understand and predict natural hazards, study how processes and events changed earth, and their future possibilities. 
Specialisation areas: paleontology, mineralogy, hydrology, volcanology, glaciology, meteorology, mineralogy, oceanography. 

Monday, January 17, 2011

Plant Science/Botany Career

Plant Science/Botany is about scientific study and research of plants. Plants provides different types of products and are very important part of our life and environment system. There is a wide range of specialisations and opportunities like Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Plant ecology, Plant genetics, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant physiology. 

Friday, January 7, 2011

Forestry as Career

Forestry is about protecting and managing forests and related natural resources. Forest provides many valuable resources for our use including clean air, wood products, medicines. Foresters work with government agencies, Forestry research institutes, timber industry, consultancy firms, Wildlife Research organisations, Zoological Parks. 
Specialisation areas include - Forest Management, Commercial Forestry, Wood Science & Technology, Wildlife Science, Veterinary Science