Program Overview

Geodynamic Program

The Geodynamic Program is a comprehensive academic program that encompasses various aspects of geodynamics, including earth surface processes, dating methods, and solid earth modeling.

M.Sc. Courses

The program offers the following compulsory courses:

• JDM501E Geodynamics
• JDM502E Earth Surface Processes
• JDM507E Dating Methods in Earth Sciences

Additionally, the program offers the following elective courses:

• JDM505E Quaternary Geology
• JDM506E Advanced Field Geology
• JDM509E Solid Earth Modelling

Ph.D. Program

The Ph.D. program offers the following elective courses:

• JDM601E Satellite Geodesy and Active Tectonics
• JDM603E Planetary Science
• JDM605E Clastic Depositional Environments
• JDM607E Geodynamics of the Lithosphere
• JDM609E Geoarchaeology: Environments, Methods, and Landscape Studies
• JDM611E Quaternary Geochronology
• JDM613E Selected Topics in Geodynamics
• JDM615E Morphotectonic Analysis
• JDM617E Tectonic Geomorphology

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas, including cosmogenic nuclide dating, tectonic group, and laboratories. The program also involves projects such as the Hacmusalar excavations.

Academic Calendar and Application

The program follows an academic calendar, and admission is subject to a PhD qualifying exam, thesis writing, and submission regulations.