Dec 11, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Department of Geosciences


Chair
Steven Roche, Interim

Associate Professors
Jingyi Chen
Junran Li
Steven Roche

Assistant Professor
Christine Ruhl

Graduate Program Advisor
Junran Li

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

The Department of Geosciences offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree programs in geosciences. The major areas of emphasis in the graduate program include sedimentary geology and reservoir characterization, geochemistry, geophysics, environmental geoscience, and structural geology. 

Learning Objectives

Master of Science in Geosciences. Students who complete the M.S. degree program in geosciences will:

  • Develop advanced content knowledge and technical skills in geosciences;
  • Possess the ability to develop, recognize and test hypothesis in specific areas of earth sciences;
  • Develop skills for effective communication of research; and
  • Develop testable research goals and implement experimental tests.

Programs

    Master’s

    Courses

      GeographyGeologyGeophysics