ISCO Minor Group 211 Physical And Earth Science Professionals
Definition
Physical And Earth Science Professionals: Physical and earth science professionals conduct research; improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods; or apply scientific knowledge relating to physics, astronomy, meteorology, chemistry, geology and geophysics.
Tasks performed usually include: enlarging scientific knowledge through research and experiments related to mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, sonics, electricity, magnetism, electronics, nuclear physics, astronomy, various branches of chemistry, atmospheric conditions and the physical nature of the Earth; advising on or applying this knowledge in such fields as manufacturing, agriculture, medicine, navigation, space exploration, oil, gas, water and mineral exploitation, telecommunications and other services, or civil engineering; preparing scientific papers and reports.
Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:
2111 Physicists and Astronomers
2112 Meteorologists
2113 Chemists
2114 Geologists and Geophysicists
Unit Groups
| Unit Group | Title |
|---|---|
| C2114 | ISCO Unit Group 2114 Geologists And Geophysicists |
| C2111 | ISCO Unit Group 2111 Physicists And Astronomers |
| C2113 | ISCO Unit Group 2113 Chemists |
| C2112 | ISCO Unit Group 2112 Meteorologists |
