2003-2004 UAF Catalog
Degrees and Programs
Geophysics
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
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Geophysics -- M.S. Degree
Concentrations: Solid-Earth Geophysics; Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics; Remote Sensing Geophysics
- Complete the following admission requirements:
- Submit GRE scores.
- Complete a background at least to the level of a B.S. concentration in geology, geophysics or an appropriate physical science or engineering.
- Complete MATH 421 and 422; or equivalent.
- Complete the general university requirements.
- Complete the master's degree requirements (page 46).
- Complete 6-12 thesis credits.
- Complete any deficiencies concurrently with this degree.
- Submit a written thesis proposal and pass an oral comprehensive examination centered on this proposal.
- Complete and submit a written thesis and pass an oral defense of thesis.
- Complete 6 credits of the following geophysics core requirements:
GEOS 602 -- Geophysical Fields (3 credits)
GEOS 620 -- Geodynamics (3 credits)
GEOS 623 -- Advanced Remote Sensing (3 credits) - Complete 1 of the following concentrations:
- Complete 6 credits from the following:
GEOS 604 -- Intermediate Seismology (3 credits)
GEOS 605 -- Geochronology (3 credits)
GEOS 613 -- Global Tectonics (3 credits)
GEOS 671 -- Volcano Seismology (3 credits) - Minimum credits required (30 credits)
Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics
- Complete 6 credits from the following:
GEOS 614 -- Ice Physics (3 credits)
GEOS 615 -- Sea Ice (3 credits)
GEOS 616 -- Permafrost (3 credits)
GEOS 617 -- Glaciers (3 credits) - Minimum credits required (30 credits)
- Complete 6 credits from relevant remote sensing, geophysics or physics courses as agreed on by the advisory committee.
- Minimum credits required (30 credits)
- Complete 6 credits from the following:
Geophysics -- Ph.D. Degree
- Complete the following admission requirement:
- Submit GRE scores.
- Complete the general university requirements.
- Complete the coursework requirements for the appropriate M.S. concentration.
- Complete the Ph.D. degree requirements (page 48).
- As part of the Ph.D. degree requirements, complete the following:
- Complete and pass a written and oral comprehensive examination.
- Complete and submit a written thesis proposal for approval.
- Complete a research program as arranged with the graduate advisory committee.
- Complete 18 credits of thesis, write a thesis and pass an oral defense of thesis.
- Minimum credits required 18