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Geophysics

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Alaska , United States
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Environmental Sciences | Geophysics | Geoscience
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Engineering | Natural Science
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English
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Program Overview

University Program Details

The geophysics program at UAF specializes in several broad areas of research and is closely connected with the Geophysical Institute. Although much of the research conducted by geophysics faculty takes advantage of the geographic location of the university, the faculty have research projects on all continents.


Program Overview

Students have the option to obtain a general geophysics degree or to choose one of three concentrations to focus their studies. The program offers MS and PhD degrees, with minimum requirements as follows:


  • MS: 30 credits
  • PhD: 18 thesis credits

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must:


  • Submit GRE scores
  • Complete a background at least to the level of a BS concentration in geology, geophysics, or an appropriate physical science or engineering
  • Complete the following courses or their equivalents:
    • MATH F302
    • MATH F314
    • MATH F421
    • PHYS F220
  • Complete the general university requirements
  • Complete the master's degree requirements

Degree Requirements

To complete the degree, students must:


  • Complete 6-12 thesis credits
  • Complete any deficiencies concurrently with this degree
  • Submit a written thesis proposal and pass an oral comprehensive examination centered on this proposal
  • Complete and submit a written thesis and pass an oral defense of thesis

Geophysics Core Requirements

Students must complete the following geophysics core requirements:


  • GEOS F631: Foundations of Geophysics (4 credits)
  • GEOS F682: Geoscience Seminar (fall semester) (1 credit)
  • Complete 6 credits from relevant graduate-level courses agreed upon by the advisory committee, or choose one of the following concentrations:

Concentrations

  • Solid-Earth Geophysics: Complete 6 credits from the following courses:
    • GEOS F604: Seismology (3 credits)
    • GEOS F605: Geochronology (3 credits)
    • GEOS F626: Applied Seismology (3 credits)
    • GEOS F613: Global Tectonics (3 credits)
    • GEOS F655: Tectonic Geodesy (3 credits)
    • GEOS F671: Volcano Seismology (3 credits)
  • Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics: Complete 6 credits from the following courses:
    • GEOS F614: Ice Physics (3 credits)
    • GEOS F615: Sea Ice (3 credits)
    • GEOS F616: Permafrost (3 credits)
    • GEOS F617: Glaciers (3 credits)
  • Remote Sensing: Complete 6 credits from the following courses:
    • GEOS F654: Visible and Infrared Remote Sensing (3 credits)
    • GEOS F657: Microwave Remote Sensing (3 credits)
    • GEOS F622: Digital Image Processing in the Geosciences (3 credits)
    • GEOS F434/F634: Remote Sensing of the Cryosphere (4 credits)
    • GEOS F484/F684: Remote Sensing Bi-Weekly Seminar (1 credit)
    • GEOS F676: Remote Sensing of Volcanic Eruptions (3 credits)
    • GEOS F639: InSAR and its Applications (3 credits)
    • ATM F413/F613: Atmospheric Radiation (3 credits)

Minimum Credits Required

The minimum credits required for the degree, including thesis/research credits, is 30 credits.


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