Geochemistry. An instructional program that describes the scientific study of the chemical properties and behavior of the silicates and other substances forming, and formed by geomorphological processes of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in chemical thermodynamics, equilibria in silicate systems, atomic bonding, isotopic fractionation, geochemical modelling, specimen analysis, and studies of specific organic and inorganic substances.
| Occupation | Employment Average | Wage | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
Mean | Entry | Experienced | |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 870 | 890 | 16 | Caution | $38.79 | $23.87 | $46.25 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 160 | 190 | 8 | Caution | $21.20 | $15.05 | $24.28 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 590 | 710 | 29 | Good | no record | ||