Can a Geologist be colorblind? Alt science degree suggestions?

[gnosticprophet]

I am an undergrad at Austin Community College trying to major in Geology, and found out today in Physical Geology class i am colorblind to certain colors and couldn't tell the difference between grey and green when trying to define a igneous rock

 

I get the impression this inability to tell the difference between colors will prevent me from being a geologist, won't it? Any easier science degrees?

 

Never great in math either, and thought i'd over come this by using different electronic tools/software or hiring an undergrad once i'm a geologist.

 

Any suggestions for an alternative science degree not math intensive...biology maybe? Any suggestions for a math crippled, colorblind once geology major student?

[iNow]

Just because you're colorblind doesn't mean that the tools you use will be. You can supplement with technology what your own vision system lacks if you're truly passionate about the field.

 

Others here may have alternative views or ideas to share with you, but that's just my initial impression. Good luck with your studies, whatever field you ultimately choose.

[ajb]

I don't see why it would stop your progress, but it is something you should be aware of. Talk to your tutors, they will have a better idea than us.

[CaptainPanic]

Identifying a rock by the naked eye is sooo 2008.

(apologies for that remark)

 

Anyway, I am sure there are plenty of jobs in geology where you really don't need to see any colors at all. So, perhaps you'll struggle a bit in field trips in school, but I don't see why you should not simply push on and finish it.

 

Remember that geology isn't only about the surface (which you can see), but also about all the stuff below it (which you can't see anyway)... and in school sometimes also about the atmosphere (again, you don't need color vision to be a meteorologist).