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Master of Science (Geochemistry) Program

The Master of Science (Geochemistry) requires a minimum of 36 semester hours, including coursework and research credits.

Program Requirements

• Course work: 24.0 semester hours
• Research credits: 12.0 semester hours
• Total Semester Hours: 36.0

Course of Study

To ensure breadth of background, the course of study for the Master of Science (Geochemistry) must include:

• CHGC503: Introduction to Geochemistry (3.0 semester hours)
• CHGC504: Methods in Geochemistry (2.0 semester hours)
• Three of the following courses (3.0 semester hours each):
  • CHGC509: Introduction to Aqueous Geochemistry
  • GEOL513: Hydrothermal Geochemistry
  • GEOL535: Litho Ore Forming Processes
  • GEGN586: Numerical Modeling of Geochemical Systems
  • GEOL512: Mineralogy and Crystal Chemistry
  • CHGC514: Geochemistry Thermodynamics and Kinetics
  • GEOL540: Isotope Geochemistry and Geochronology

Laboratory Course Requirements

In addition, all students must complete at least one laboratory course selected from the following (2.0 semester hours):

• GEGN530: Clay Characterization
• GEOL523: Reflected Light and Electron Microscopy

Thesis Requirements

Master of Science (Geochemistry) students must also complete an appropriate thesis, based upon original research they have conducted. A thesis proposal and course of study must be approved by the student's thesis committee before the student begins substantial work on the thesis research.