Department of Geosciences

Chair
Peter J. Michael

Professors
Janet A. Haggerty
Peter J. Michael
Kerry Sublette

Associate Professors
Jingyi Chen Dennis R. Kerr
Bryan Tapp

Assistant Professors
Junran Li
Bethany Theiling

Applied Associate Professor
Winton Cornell

Graduate Program Advisor
Dennis R. Kerr

For more information on degree offerings, visit the Department of Geosciences webpage.

The Department of Geosciences offers a Master of Science degree in Geosciences and in Geophysics and a Doctor of Philosophy degree. The major areas of emphasis in the graduate program include sedimentary geology and reservoir characterization, geochemistry, geophysics, environmental geoscience, and structural geology. Joint degree programs are also offered in conjunction with the College of Law (see Geosciences, J.D./M.S. ).

Learning Objectives

Master of Science in Geosciences.

Develop advanced content knowledge and technical skills in geosciences.
Ability to develop, recognize and test hypothesis in specific areas of Earth Sciences.
Effective communication of research.
Develop testable research goals and implement experimental tests.

Master of Science in Geophysics.

Develop advanced knowledge in geophysical techniques.
Develop advanced problem solving skills in geophysics.
Professional Achievement.

Doctor of Philosophy in Geosciences.

Ability to develop proposal for unique and original research in geosciences based on critical evaluation and command of scientific literature.
Ability to communicate complex scientific information to a technical audience, as well as to a general audience.
Ability to conduct meaningful original research and solve complex problems.