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University Program: Geophysics

The Geophysics program is offered by the College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics, Department of Geology and Geophysics. The program offers two degrees: Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

Degrees and Requirements

• The M.S. degree requires a minimum of 30 credits.
• The Ph.D. degree has an open credit requirement.
• The program has two concentrations: Solid-Earth Geophysics and Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must:

• Complete a background in geology and geophysics at least to the level of a B.S. concentration.
• Complete any deficiencies concurrently with the degree.
• Acceptance into the Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics concentration is open to students with strong physical science or engineering backgrounds.
• Complete the general university requirements.
• Complete the master's degree requirements.

Program Requirements

Students must:

• Complete and pass a written comprehensive examination.
• Complete at least 15 credits at the 600-level (not thesis or research).
• Complete and submit a written thesis for approval by the student's committee.
• Complete 6 credits of the following geophysics core requirements:
  • GEOS 602: Geophysical Fields (3 credits)
  • GEOS 620: Geodynamics (3 credits)
  • PHYS 645: Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (3 credits)

Concentrations

Solid-Earth Geophysics

Students must complete 6 credits from the following courses:

• GEOS 604: Intermediate Seismology (3 credits)
• GEOS 605: Geochronology (3 credits)
• GEOS 606: Volcanology (2 credits)
• GEOS 607: Advanced Paleomagnetism (2 credits)
• GEOS 613: Global Tectonics (3 credits)
• GEOS 671: Volcano Seismology (3 credits) Minimum credits required: 30 credits.

Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics

Students must complete 6 credits from the following courses:

• 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.