Currently, ASBOG® provides its Member Boards with two multiple-choice examinations – the Fundamentals of Geology (FG) and the Practice of Geology (PG). The FG and PG examinations have been developed to assess common knowledge and skills related to the practice of geology throughout the nation (editor’s note: States and some provinces in Canada).
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Below paragraphs are excerpted from ASBOG® PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS CANDIDATE HANDBOOK, hopefully give you an idea of what are the FG and PG, and what are those tests aiming at?
The FG examination emphasizes knowledge and skills that are typically acquired in an academic setting and lead to a baccalaureate degree. The PG examination emphasizes skills and knowledge acquired or expanded in a practice or job setting.
The rest of the page lists the blueprints as provided in ASBOG’s only official material regarding those two exams, again, PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS CANDIDATE HAND BOOK.
FG and PG Test Blueprints
(from PROFESSIONALGEOLOGISTS CANDIDATEHANDBOOK)
Content Domains
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FG %
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PG %
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A. General and Field Geology
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21
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20
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B. Mineralogy, Petrology, and Geochemistry
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11
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5
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C. Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and Paleontology
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12
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6
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D. Geomorphology, Surficial Processes, and Quaternary Geology
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13
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8
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E. Structure, Tectonics, and Seismology
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11
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8
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F. Hydrogeology
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12
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19
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G. Engineering Geology
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11
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19
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H. Economic Geology and Energy Resources
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9
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15
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TOTALS
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100
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100
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This ASBOG® Fundamentals of Geology (FG) and Practice of Geology (PG) Examination Knowledge Base consists of eight domains which collectively encompass the scientific and practical knowledge needed to become a licensed professional geologist. The Knowledge Base for Domain A encapsulates the general principles and knowledge of general geology and field methods which provide the foundation for the other seven domains; i.e., the other seven domains implicitly include the Knowledge Base for Domain A. Within each domain, the order in which the items are listed does not reflect their relative importance.
General and Field Geology
Knowledge Base
Surface and subsurface exploration techniques and interpretations; Geologic and geophysical tools, application, and interpretation; Earth processes; Surface and subsurface mapping and map applications; Geologic section construction; Photogrammetry, terrain measurement, GPS, and GIS; Remote sensing; Image analysis and interpretation; Scale and scale analysis; Measurement theory, accuracy and precision; Geostatistics; Documentation and record keeping; Modeling concepts; Professionalism and ethics; Project planning, management, organization, and economics; QA/QC (FG/PG)
- Plan and conduct geological investigations considering human health, safety, and welfare, the environment, regulations, professionalism and ethics, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC). (FG/PG)
- Compile and organize available information to plan geological investigations. (FG/PG)
- Collect, describe, and record new geological and geophysical data. (FG/PG)
- Determine positions, scales, distances, and elevations from remote sensing, imagery, surveys, sections, maps, and GIS. (FG/PG)
- Prepare, analyze, and interpret logs, sections, maps, and other graphics derived from field and laboratory investigations. (FG/PG)
Mineralogy, Petrology, and Geochemistry
Knowledge Base
Rock and mineral identification; Crystal symmetry, systems, and forms; Igneous rocks and processes; Sedimentary rocks and processes; Metamorphic rocks and processes; Geochemical reactions and diagenesis; QA/QC (FG/PG)
Project planning, management, organization, and economics (PG)
- Plan and conduct mineralogic, petrologic, and geochemical investigations, including the use of field, laboratory, and analytical techniques. (PG)
- Identify minerals and rocks and their characteristics. (FG)
- Identify and interpret rock and mineral sequences and associations, and their genesis. (FG)
- Evaluate geochemical and isotopic data and construct geochemical models related to rocks and minerals. (FG)
- Determine type, degree, and effects of rock and mineral alteration. (FG/PG)
Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and Paleontology
Knowledge Base
Stratigraphic principles; Weathering, erosion, transport, and deposition; Depositional environments; Facies analysis; Basin analysis; Sedimentary structures; Diagenesis; Geologic time; Geochronology; Fossil record and evolution; QA/QC (FG/PG) Project planning, management, organization, and economics (PG)
Project planning, management, organization, and economics (PG)
- Plan and conduct sedimentologic, stratigraphic, or paleontologic investigations, including the use of field, laboratory, and analytical techniques. (PG)
- Select and apply appropriate stratigraphic nomenclature and establish correlations. (FG)
- Identify and interpret sedimentary processes and structures, depositional environments, and sediment provenance. (FG/PG)
- Identify and interpret sediment and/or rock sequences, positions, and ages. (FG)
- Identify fossils and interpret fossil assemblages for age, paleoenvironmental interpretations, and/or stratigraphic correlations. (FG)
Geomorphology, Surficial Processes, and Quaternary Geology
Knowledge Base
Geomorphic processes; Landform analysis techniques; Sea and lake level change; Glaciation; Weathering; Sediment transport; Groundwater and surface water; Low temperature geochemistry; Human-land interaction; Soil development and classification; Remote sensing; GIS; QA/QC (FG/PG)
Project planning, management, organization, and economics (PG)
- Plan and conduct geomorphic investigations, including the use of field, laboratory, and analytical techniques. (PG)
- Identify, classify, and interpret landforms, surficial materials, and processes. (FG)
- Determine absolute or relative age relationships of landforms, sediments, and soils. (FG)
- Evaluate geomorphic processes and development of landforms, sediments, and soils, including watershed functions. (FG/PG)
- Apply remote sensing and GIS techniques to interpret geomorphic conditions and processes. (FG/PG)
Structure, Tectonics, and Seismology
Knowledge Base
Fractures, faults, and folds; Rock fabric; Rock mechanics; Structural analysis; Plate tectonics; Tectonic regimes; Volcanism; Structural and seismic history; Paleoseismology; Earthquake processes; QA/QC (FG/PG)
Project planning, management, organization, and economics (PG)
- Plan and conduct structural, tectonic, or seismic investigations, including the use of field, laboratory, and analytical techniques. (PG)
- Identify and define structural features and relations, including constructing and interpreting structural projections and statistical analyses. (FG)
- Interpret deformational history through structural and tectonic analyses. (FG/PG)
- Develop and apply tectonic models to identify geologic processes and history. (FG/PG)
- Evaluate earthquake mechanisms and paleoseismic history. (FG/PG)
Hydrogeology
Knowledge Base
Groundwater and surface water systems and processes; Aquifer characterization; Hydrogeologic modeling; Low temperature aqueous geochemistry; Contaminant transport and geochemistry; Isotopic and tracer studies; Hydraulic properties of fluids and earth materials; Site investigation methods, tools, and applications; Geophysical techniques; Landform analysis; Weathering; QA/QC (FG/PG)
Well drilling; Well design and construction; Soil and water remediation techniques; Water resources management and protection; Project planning, management, organization, and economics (PG)
- Plan and conduct hydrogeological, geochemical, and environmental investigations, including the use of field, laboratory, and analytical techniques. (PG)
- Define and characterize hydraulic properties of saturated and vadose zones. (FG)
- Design groundwater monitoring, observation, extraction, production, or injection wells. (PG)
- Evaluate water resources, assess aquifer yield, and determine sustainability. (FG/PG)
- Characterize water quality and assess chemical fate and transport. (FG/PG)
- Manage, develop, protect, or remediate surface water or groundwater resources. (PG)
Engineering Geology
Knowledge Base
Landform analysis techniques; Soil and rock weathering; Groundwater and surface water systems and processes; Low temperature geochemistry; Human-land interaction; Soil and rock mechanics; Soil and rock classification and engineering properties; Geologic hazards; Hazard and risk analyses; Cost/benefit analyses; Site investigation methods, tools, and applications; Geophysical techniques; QA/QC (FG/PG)
Land restoration and hazard mitigation; Mine closure; Image analysis and interpretation; Remote sensing; GIS; Earth and rock construction methods; In-situ and laboratory testing; Project planning, management, organization, and economics (PG)
- Plan and conduct environmental and engineering geological investigations, including the use of field, laboratory, and analytical techniques. (PG)
- Identify and evaluate engineering and physical properties of earth materials. (FG/PG)
- Provide recommendations for engineering design, land use decisions, environmental restoration, and watershed management. (PG)
- Identify, map, and evaluate geologic, geomorphic, and seismic hazards. (FG/PG)
- Interpret land use, landforms, and geological site characteristics using imagery, maps, records, and GIS. (FG/PG)
- Develop plans and recommendations for hazard mitigation, and land and watershed restoration. (PG)
Economic Geology and Energy Resources
Knowledge Base
Exploration and development techniques; Geophysical techniques; Petrophysical techniques; Geochemical analysis; Geostatistical analysis; Mineralization processes; Characteristics of mineral deposits; Energy resource systems; Characteristics of hydrocarbon traps; Industrial minerals, coal, and earth materials; Exploration risk and economics; Resource/reserve assessment; Safety hazards and risk analysis; Professionalism and ethics; QA/QC (FG/PG)
Exploration drilling techniques; Drill program design and management; Assaying; Land restoration and hazard mitigation; Mine and well decommissioning; Project planning, management, organization, and economics (PG)
- Plan and conduct mineral or energy resource exploration, evaluation, and environmental programs, including the use of field, laboratory, and analytical techniques. (PG)
- Compile and interpret the data necessary to explore for mineral and energy resources. (FG/PG)
- Estimate the distribution of resources based on surface and subsurface data. (FG/PG)
- Undertake economic evaluation and reserve assessment. (PG)
- Determine quantity and quality of resources. (FG/PG)
- Perform geological studies for design, abandonment, closure, waste management, and reclamation and restoration of energy development or mineral extraction operations. (PG)
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