Geological Fieldtrip Tools

1. Compass
I believe this is one of the most important tool. The Suunto MC-2 model that i had was bought back in my first year in 2007. Besides compass, it had inclination measurement, ruler and lens.

2. Measuring Tape
I bought this during Fieldtrip Class in university where we learn field mapping subject in that semester.

3.Ruler
I got this FOC during company field trip that i followed. Useful for scale when taking pictures at outcrop.

4. DSLR Camera
The model that i had is Canon EOS 550 model. I like DSLR because its easy to use, sturdy and give good quality photo.

5. GPS
I bought this originally for tourism purposes. But i found it very useful to locate my exact location in the field. When i'm back from field trip i would plot the location in Google Earth.

6. Binocular
I bought this Vanguard model during my Msc time. Handy for looking distant outcrop.

6. Grain Size Comparator
Usually obtained free from service company. But i've lost most of it.

My Geological Books

1. Dorling Kindersley: Rocks and Minerals

Bought this at Kunikuniya KLCC by a friend during my study time at UKM. Nice collection of rocks and minerals in colours. The minerals characteristic such as group, composition, hardness, specific gravity (SG), cleavage and fracture is noted with the description.

2. The Petroleum Geology and Resources of Malaysia Book

Got this free when i start working with my current company. This is the most comprehensive published account on Petroleum Geology of Malaysian Basins. Published in 1999 by Petronas, it provides summary for all the basins offshore and onshore. The chapters include Malaysian Petroleum Industry, Regional Tectonics and Sedimentary basins of Malaysia, Petroleum Resources and Sedimentary Basins of Peninsula Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah.

Recent understanding on Deepwater area offshore Sarawak and Sabah area not covered in the book. However interested reader can refer some recent published journal

3. Geological Evolution of South East Asia

I bought this during PGCE. Excellent compilation of regional geology of SEA region.

4. Dorling Kindersley: Fossils

Bought this cheap at one of the book fair in KL. 

5. Petroleum Geologist guide to Seismic Reflection

Basic introduction to seismic theory and interpretation.Recommended book for my MSc Geophysics course. This book also comes with a CD containing softwares to  play around with wavelet and seismic.

6.  3D seismic Interpretation

Guide for 3D seismic interpretation. Recommended book for my MSc Geophysics course.It covers topics on Seismic acquisition, processing and interpretation.

7. Basin Analysis

Also bought during my MSc, this book provide comprehensive account of Basin analysis and application for petroleum exploration.

Geology Program in Malaysia

There are 6 universities that offer geoscience related degree in malaysia namely:

1. Universiti Malaya (UM)
2. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
3. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
4. Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
5. Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
6. Curtin University Sarawak

Universiti Malaya

Location: Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur

Established: 1956 (singapore)

Duration: 3 Years

Specialisation: Geology and applied geology

Website: http://www.geology.um.edu.my

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Location: Bangi, Selangor

Established: NA

Duration: 3 Years

Specialisation: Geology and Applied geology(Mining, Engineering, Environmental & Petroleum)

Website:http://www.ukm.my/geologi/index_geo_english.htm
Here is where i've obtained my Bsc

Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)

Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Established: NA

Duration: 3 Years

Specialisation: 

Website:http://www.ums.edu.my/fssa/index.php/ms?Itemid=149

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)

Location: Jeli, Kelantan

Established: NA

Duration: 4 Years

Specialisation: 

Website:http://fsb.umk.edu.my/index.php/ms/program-akademik/sarjana-muda-sains-gunaan/geosains

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

Location: Tronoh, Perak

Established: NA

Duration: 4 Years

Specialisation: Petroleum Geoscience

Website:https://www.utp.edu.my/Admission/local-applicants/Undergraduate-Programme/SitePages/Bachelor%20of%20Technology%20(Hons)%20Petroleum%20Geoscience.aspx

Curtin University Sarawak

Location: Miri, Sarawak

Established: 2006

Duration: 3 Years

Specialisation: Applied Geology-Petroleum

Website: http://engsci.curtin.edu.my/departments/applied-geology/

First Post

Hi all.
This will be my first post after a long time i've stopped blogging. I created this blog for a few reasons:

• To share my knowledge on geology.
• Story telling on my experience as a geologist.
• Document the Fieldtrips i've been around the world.
• To practice my writing skills.
• To put my thoughts in writing, for future me to laugh at myself.

Geology comes from the world geo (earth) and logy (study)-Study of the earth.

I believe geology is a science that gives more meaning to life. In the sense that it gives the understanding of nature and earth; How earth's landscape looks like, what its made of and how its formed. It gives me chance to appreciate the world i'm living in. Besides, travel become more interesting when we know more about the place we go. Malay proverb says 'Tak kenal maka tak cinta' which means-There's no love without knowing.

Hope you will enjoy geology as much as i do.

Regards,

Che Ahmad

16 July 2016