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College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Department of Geology and Geophysics
(907) 474-7565
www.uaf.edu/geology/
Minimum Requirements for Degrees: M.S.: 30 credits; Ph.D.: 18 thesis
credits Downloadable PDF Graduates in geology have broad backgrounds in the
earth sciences and firm foundations in mathematics, physics
and chemistry. There are many concentrations available
in the geological sciences, and the suggested curricula are intended to
be flexible enough to allow students to pursue their own emphasis. The
M.S. program is tailored to the special research and study interest of
the student.
There are about 40 professional geoscientists in residence
on campus and graduate students normally participate
in the ongoing research of these professionals. Teaching
and research assistantships are available to graduate students in many
of these areas.
Concentrations: Economic Geology; General
Geology; Petroleum Geology; Quaternary Geology; Remote
Sensing; and Volcanology
- Complete the following admission
requirements:
a. Submit GRE scores.
b. Complete a background at least to the level of a B.S.
concentration in geology, geophysics or earth science.
- Complete
the general
university requirements.
- Complete
the master’s
degree requirements.
a. Complete 6-12 thesis credits.
b. Complete any deficiencies concurrently with this degree.
- Submit a written thesis proposal; and pass a written or
oral comprehensive examination.
- Complete and submit
a written thesis and pass an oral defense of thesis.
- Complete
1 of the following concentrations:
Economic Geology
a. Complete GEOS 675, 618 or equivalent; GEOS 418 or
equivalent; 9 credits in applied geoscience; and
at least 1 course in mineral economics or engineering
management, as approved by the graduate advisory committee.
b. Minimum credits required 30
General Geology
a. Complete 12 credits at the 600-level as approved
by the graduate advisory committee.
b. Minimum credits required 30
Petroleum Geology
a. Complete 12 credits of course work at the 600-level
from courses in the following disciplines: structural
geology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, geophysics,
and/or petroleum engineering, as approved by the graduate
advisory committee.
b. Minimum credits required 30
Quaternary Geology
a. Complete 9 credits in Quaternary geology and at
least 1 course in another area of Quaternary studies,
as approved by the graduate advisory committee.
b. Minimum credits required 30
Remote Sensing
a. Complete GEOS 623 and 10 credits in remote sensing-related
courses, as approved by the graduate advisory committee.
b. Minimum credits required 30
Volcanology
a. Complete 12 credits at the 600-level in volcanology-related
courses, as approved by the graduate advisory committee.
b. Minimum credits required 30
Graduate
Program—Ph.D. Degree
- Complete the following
admission requirement:
a. Submit GRE scores.
- Complete the general
university requirements.
- Complete the course work requirements
for the appropriate M.S. concentration.
- Complete the
Ph.D.
degree requirements.
- As part of the
Ph.D. degree requirements, complete the following:
a. Complete and pass a written and oral comprehensive
examination.
b. Complete and submit a written thesis proposal
for approval.
c. Complete a research program as arranged with the
graduate advisory committee.
d. Complete 18 credits of thesis, write a thesis
and pass an oral defense of thesis.
- Minimum credits
required 18
Note: In addition to courses
listed under the geology and geophysics program, students
should check the course listings under the School of Mineral Engineering
and the marine science program.
Note: In addition to the facilities available directly
through the instructional program, UAF has active research
laboratories in the fields of seismology, volcanology, paleomagnetism,
isotope geochronology, glaciology and ice physics in the Geophysical
Institute (see Geophysical Institute under Research). These laboratories
can frequently provide topics for M.S. and Ph.D. theses. Other laboratories
are also available in other divisions on campus, as listed under Research.
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