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Dec 21, 2024
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2014-2015 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Department of Geosciences
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Chair
Bryan Tapp
Professors
Janet A. Haggerty
Peter J. Michael
Kerry Sublette
Associate Professors
Dennis R. Kerr
Kumar Ramachandran
Bryan Tapp
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Assistant Professors
Jingyi Chen
Applied Associate Professor
Winton Cornell
Graduate Program Advisor
Peter J. Michael
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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.
Supporting Courses for Graduate Geosciences Curricula
ProgramsMaster’sDoctoralCombinedCoursesGeographyGeologyGeophysics
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