College of Mines and Earth Sciences
Department Office: 719 William Browning Building, 581-6553
Department Chair, Marjorie A. Chan, Ph.D.
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Distinguished Professors. F. Brown, T. Cerling
Professors. J. Bartley, J. Bowman, R. Bruhn, M. Chan, D. Chapman, A. Ekdale, R. Jarrard, B. Nash, P. Roth, G. Schuster, R. Smith, K. Solomon, M. Zhdanov.
Associate Professors. S. Halgedahl, P. Jewell, W. Johnson, E. Petersen, S. Sampson.
Assistant Professors. C. Johnson, F. Tonon
Assistant Professor (Lecturer). D. Dinter, R. Harris.
Research Professors. W. Arabasz.
Research Associate Professors. C. Forster, J. Pechmann, A. Tripp.
Research Assistant Professors. L. Ayliffe, N. Golubev, D. Moser, K. Pankow
Adjunct Professors. R. Allis, L. Baumgartner, S.R. Bereskin, J. Harris, B. McFadden, M. Mikulich, W. Pariseau, P. Wannamaker.
Adjunct Associate Professors. H. Benz, S. Brown, J. Kirkland, C. Meertens, V. Sisson.
Adjunct Assistant Professors. S. Husan, M. Perkins, G. Roselle.
Advisers. Undergraduate Adviser, Barbara P. Nash 506 W. B. Browning Building; Administrative Assistant for Advising, Kim Atwater, 714 W. B. Browning Building, (801) 581-6553
The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in geology, geological engineering, and geophysics; M.E. degree in geological engineering; M.E., M.S., and Ph.D. in environmental engineering; and B.S. degree in environmental earth science. The department also offers double majors in geology-geophysics, mathematics-geophysics, physics-geophysics, and biology-geology. Undergraduate study and additional work leading to the M.S. degree prepare students for employment by industry or for entry into Ph.D. programs.
Our four undergraduate majors in the earth sciences include geology (study of the Earth and its history), geophysics (physical methods applied to study of the Earth), geological engineering (technological applications of geological knowledge), and environmental earth science (study of the Earth's environment and the effects humans have upon it).
Earth scientists apply the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology to elucidate the composition, structure, and history of the Earth, and the processes that govern them. Earth science investigations encompass field work, laboratory analyses, and theoretical studies. Research objectives include advancing fundamental understanding of how the Earth works and how it has evolved through time, and applications of such understanding to societal needs and problems such as locating and characterizing mineral, energy, and groundwater resources, assessing earthquake and other geologic hazards, and evaluating and remediating environmental contamination.
Specialized facilities include computer laboratories for teaching and research, laboratories for chemical and physical characterization of rocks and minerals, and laboratory and field equipment for geological engineering studies.
Research is carried out in mineralogy; igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary petrology; structural geology, economic geology, stratigraphy, paleontology, marine geology, isotope geology, geochemistry, exploration and earthquake seismology, hydrogeology, geomechanics, environmental remediation, paleomagnetism, electromagnetics, gravity, remote sensing, and thermal studies.
The department has extensive research and teaching collections of rocks, minerals, and fossils. Digital data from regional earthquake and GPS networks and extensive seismic reflection and refraction data are also available. A seismic modeling laboratory with workstations focuses on synthetic seismogram and seismic data processing. Laboratories for the study of rocks and minerals are equipped with microscopes, XRD and XRF equipment, cathode luminoscope, fluid-inclusion apparatus, electron microprobe, atomic absorption equipment, scanning electron microscope, and light stable-isotope mass spectrometers. Specialized geophysical instrumentation includes GPS receivers; gravimeters; electromagnetic, resistivity, ground-penetrating radar, and induced-polarization equipment; magnetometers; portable digital seismographs; 48-channel seismic recording equipment; thermal-gradient and rock-conductivity apparatus; and state-of-the-art computer clusters for extremely fast, parallel processing and modeling of geophysical data.
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B.S. in geology, geological engineering, geophysics, environmental earth science, or in one of four double majors.
To complete a degree program in four years, students beginning any of the department's majors should take MATH 1210 and CHEM 1210 during the first semester. Only strong training in math and science in high school will assure that freshmen are able to begin with these courses.
Students who do not take MATH 1210 and CHEM 1210 during the first semester may require more than four years to earn the degree. The student who needs preparatory courses may be able to complete the degree requirements in four years by taking heavier loads or by attending summer sessions.
It is important that GEO 1110, 1111; PHYS 2210, 2220, 2219, 2229; CHEM 1210,1220, 1230, 1240; and MATH 1210, 1220, (2210) and 2250 sequences be completed early, because these courses are prerequisites for subsequent courses in the department.
Following is a suggested schedule incorporating the core course requirements, the University's Intellectual Exploration requirements and writing courses required of all majors in the department. (Note: Some undergraduate courses and degree requirements are currently under revision. Please consult department).
- Premedical Option. Students enrolled in a premedical program may elect this option which has a significant biological emphasis and includes those courses required for application to medical school. Interested students should consult the department advisor for the Environmental Earth Science degree program regarding the course requirements and suggested course schedule for this option.
The undergraduate program in Geological Engineering is
reviewed and accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and
Technology, Inc. This degree program is designed for students who have the aptitude to master engineering fundamentals, but who also have the curiosity to apply their engineering training in context of the physical earth. The mission of the geological engineering program is to educate and train through teaching, research, and service the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for students and faculty to contribute to the solutions to difficult engineering problems within the context of the natural earth. The program objectives are as follows:
(1) The students will be capable of utilizing their backgrounds in engineering and earth science to contribute to solutions to difficult engineering problems within the context of the natural world. Students will be able to analyze problems, design experiments, evaluate information, and communicate results both individually and as part of a team.
(2) The students will know and understand fundamentals related to the two following aspects of geological engineering: 1) fluid flow and contaminant transport in the subsurface; and 2) geomechanics related to stability of subsurface materials.
(3) The students will be educated in fundamental and current issues in the above aspects of the geological engineering profession, will know the steps required to attain a career in geological engineering, and will be shown the value of a desire for life-long learning within and outside the geological engineering profession.
(4) The students will be educated within an environment that fosters honesty, integrity, and a strong engineering and work ethic.
Design experiences aimed at incorporating real-world constraints into solutions to engineering problems are integrated into the curriculum at various stages, culminating in two capstone engineering design experiences taught within the context of groundwater remediation and geological hazards. Program graduates will have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering examination, thereby allowing them to immediately begin training for Professional Engineering licensure upon graduation.
This major meets state requirements for Earth Science, Integrated Science, and Physical Science teaching endorsements. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to teach Earth Science, Physical Science and Integrated Science. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to build upon the curricula described by the Utah State Office of Education for the above programs. It provides students with the knowledge of math, chemistry, physics, and biology required to understand the earth sciences.
The minor provides students with a broad introduction to geology and associated sciences. You may satisfy general education physical and life science, quantitative intensive, and upper division communication requirements. A minor in Earth Science provides a way to diversify your background and apply fundamental scientific principles in an interdisciplinary way.
Requirements for the Earth Science Minor: GEO 1110 or GEO
1000, GEO 1115, GEO 1220. Electives: Six credit hours from
GEO 1000-level courses, six credit hours from GEO 3000-level
courses. A grade of C- or better is required for all courses
in minor.
To help students maintain high scholastic standards, the department has appointed advisers to consult with them about their academic progress. The student is assigned an adviser in the selected degree field upon declaring a major. We recommend that students consult their advisers at least twice each year. Students in Geological Engineering must consult their advisor at least once each year. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the degree program.
The B.S. degree requires a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 and a GPA of 2.25 in departmental required and elective courses.
Grades of Credit or those of less than C- are not acceptable in departmental or required courses. Grades of D and Credit are accepted only in General Education courses or in electives outside the department.
Students who drop below the minimum GPAs are put on departmental probation until grades rise above the minimums. Students who drop below 2.0 overall or 2.25 in the major may be asked to leave the department.
Students who repeat any course more than once or who find it necessary to repeat or withdraw from several courses will be asked to give valid reasons for their actions.
Many scholarships or other forms of financial aid are available to undergraduate students. Application for departmental scholarships should be made to the department. Applications for all other scholarships or financial aid should be made directly to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Four double majors are available, including geology-geophysics, geology-biology, geology-chemistry, and geology-physics.
Students interested in the latter three double majors should begin by consulting the undergraduate advisers of both departments involved. Double majors receive two B.S. degrees and must complete the core curricula and requirements of both majors.
These majors are unrestricted upon entry, but majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or better and earn at least a C- grade in all courses required for the major.
Majors in geology and geophysics are encouraged during the junior and/or senior year to undertake an undergraduate research project under the supervision of a faculty member. In some cases, such research may be financially supported by a grant to the faculty supervisor; small research grants to students are available through the University's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). Students may also gain work experience by participating in an internship program.
GEO 1110 Introduction to Earth Systems (3) (core)
GEO 1111 Introduction to Earth Systems Lab (1) (core)
GEO 3080 Earth Materials I (4) (core)
GEO 3090 Earth Materials II (4) (core)
GEO 3060 Structural Geology and Tectonics (3) (core)
GEO 5760 Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Processes (4) (core)
GEO 3010 Geophysics (3) (core)
GEO 5350 Groundwater (3)
GEO 5370 Environmental Organic Geochemistry (3)
GEO 5380 Solute Transport (3)
or GEO 5390 Subsrf Remed & Haz Waste Mgmt (3)
GEO 5385 Introduction to Groundwater Modeling (1)
GEO 4500* Field Methods (3)
GEO 4510 Field Geology (4)
Total Hours: 39 *Satisfies University communication/writing requirement
Choose at least three credits from each of the following groups for a total of 8-12 credits:
CP SC 2010 Computer Science I (4)
GEOGR 3020 Geographical Analysis (3)
GEOGR 3110 Remote Sensing/Environ (3)
GEOGR 3140 Intro GIS Methods (4)
GEO 5500 Numerical Methods in Geology (3)
GEO 3800 The Oceans (3)
GEO 5360 Fluid Dynamics of Geologic Materials (3)
METEO 3110 Intro Atmospheric Science (3)
GEOGR 3200 Geomorphology: Mountains, Rivers, Deserts (3)
GEOGR 3260 Soil Science (3)
GEO 3200 Natural Disasters (3)
GEO 5260 Petrophysics and Well-Logging (2)
GEO 5330 E-quake Seis. and Risk Assmnt (3)
Total Hours: 8-12
Other Required Courses
BIOL 1000 General Biology (4)
BIOL 2010 Evolution and Diversity of Life (3)
BIOL 2020 Principles of Cell Biology (3) or BIOL 2030 Genetics (3)
CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 1230 General Chemistry Lab I (1)
CHEM 1240 General Chemistry Lab II (1)
CP SC 1000 Engineering Computing (3) or GEO 3400 Computational and Field Methods in Applied Geology (3)
MATH 1210 Calculus I (4)
MATH 1220 Calculus II (4)
MATH 2250 ODE and Linear Algebra (3)
MET E 3070 Statistical Methods (3) or MATH 3070 Applied Statistics (4)
PHYCS 2210 Physics for Scientists and Engineers (4)
PHYCS 2220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers (4)
PHYCS 2219 Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers I (1)
PHYCS 2229 Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers II (1)
Total Hours: 47-48
Grand Total Major Credits 94-99
University Requirements: 24
Grand Total Hours: 118-123
Fall Semester
GEO 1110 Intro to Earth Systems (3)
GEO 1111 Intro to Earth Systems Lab (1)
MATH 1210 Calculus I (4)
CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 1230 General Chem Lab I (1)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 16
Spring Semester
BIOL 1000 General Biology (4)
MATH 1220 Calculus II (4)
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 1240 General Chem Lab II (1)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 16
Fall Semester
CP SC 1000 Engineering Computing (3) or GEO 3400 Computational and Field Methods in Applied Geology (3)
GEO 3080 Earth Materials I (4)
PHYCS 2210 Physics for Sci and Eng (4)
PHYCS 2219 Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers I (1)
Total Hours: 12
Spring Semester
GEO 3090 Earth Materials II (4)
PHYCS 2220 Physics for Sci and Eng (4)
PHYCS 2229 Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers II (1)
MATH 2250 ODE's and Linear Alg (3)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 15
Fall Semester
GEO 3010 Geophysics (3)
GEO 5760 Stratig/Sed Processes(4)
MATH 3070 Applied Statistics (4) or MET E 3070 Statistical Methods (3)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 13 or 14
Spring Semester
GEO 3060 Structural Geo/Tectonics (3)
GEO 5385 Intro to Groundwater Modeling (1)
GEO 5390 Hzd Wste Mgmt & Sbsurf Remed (3) or GEO 5380 Solute Transport (3)
GEO 4500 Field Methods (3)
BIOL 2010 Evolution & Diversity of Life (3)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 16
Summer Term
GEO 4510 Field Geology (4)
Total Hours: 4
Fall Semester
GEO 5350 Groundwater (3)
GEO 5370 Envr Organic Chem (3)
BIOL 2020 Principles of Cell Biology (3) or BIOL 2030 Genetics (3)
GEO XXXX Elective (3)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 15
Spring Semester
GEO XXXX Elective (3)
GEO XXXX Elective (3)
GEO XXXX Elective (3)
Gen Ed (6)
Total Hours: 15
(112-113 hours)
GEO 3075 Introduction to Geological Engineering (3)
GEO 3080 Earth Materials I (4) (core)
GEO 3090 Earth Materials II (4) (core)
GEO 3060 Structural Geology and Tectonics (3) (core)
GEO 3010 Geophysics (3) (core)
GEO 5760 Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Processes (4) (core)
GEO 4500* Field Methods (3)
GEO 4550 Field Geology for Geological Engineers (4)
GEO 5150 Geological Engineering and Design (4)
GEO 5350 Groundwater (3)
GEO 5360 Fluid Dynamics of Earth Materials (3)
GEO 5385 Intro to Groundwater Modeling (1)
GEO 5390 Subsurf Remed & Haz Waste Mgmt (3)
GEO 5500 Numerical Methods in Geology (3)
GEO 5370 Environmental Organic Geochemistry (3)
GEO 5260 Petrophysics & Well Logging or (2)
GEO 5330 Earthquake Seismology & Hazard Assessment (3)
Total Hours: 50-51
*Satisfies University communication/writing requirement
MG EN 1050 Technical Communications [CAD] (2)
ME EN 2410 Particle Dynamics (2)
CVEEN 2110 Statics (3)
CVEEN 3210 Structural Analysis (3)
CVEEN 3310 Geotechnical Engineering I (4)
CVEEN 3320 Geotechnical Engineering II (3)
MG EN 2400 Introduction to Surveying (3)
MG EN 5150 Mechanics of Materials (3)
MET E 3070 Statistical Methods in Earth Sciences and Engineering (3)
CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 1230 General Chemistry Lab I (1)
CHEM 1240 General Chemistry Lab II (1)
GEO 3400 Computational Field Methods in Applied Geology (3)
MATH 1210 Calculus I (4)
MATH 1220 Calculus II (4)
MATH 2210 Calculus III (3)
MATH 2250 ODE and Linear Algebra (3)
PHYCS 2210 Physics for Scientists and Engineers (4)
PHYCS 2220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers (4)
PHYCS 2219 Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers I (1)
Total Hours: 62
Grand Total Major Credits: 112-113
University Requirements: 24
Grand Total: 136-137
Fall Semester MATH 1210 Calculus I (4)
CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 1230 General Chem Lab I (1)
Gen Ed (9)
Total Hours: 18
Spring Semester
MATH 1220 Calculus II (4)
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 1240 General Chem Lab II (1)
Gen Ed (9) Total Hours: 15
Fall Semester
GEO 3075 Introduction to Geological Engineering (3)
PHYCS 2210 Physics for Sci and Eng (4)
PHYCS 2219 Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers I (1)
MATH 2210 Calculus III (3)
CVEEN 2110 Statics (3)
G EN 2400 Introduction to Surveying (3)
Total Hours: 17
Spring Semester
PHYCS 2220 Physics for Sci and Eng (4)
MATH 2250 ODE's and Linear Alg (3)
MG EN 1050 Technical Communications [CAD] (2)
ME EN 2410 Particle Dynamics (2)
MG EN 5150 Mechanics of Materials (3)
Total Hours: 14
Fall Semester
GEO 3080 Earth Materials I (4)
GEO 3400 Comp. & Field Methods in Applied Geology (3)
CVEEN 3310 Geotechnical Engineering I (4)
MET E 3070 Statistical Methods in Earth Sciences and Engineering (3)
CVEEN 3210 Structural Analysis (3)
Total Hours: 17
Spring Semester
GEO 3060 Structural Geo/Tectonics (3)
GEO 3090 Earth Materials II (4)
GEO 4500 Field Methods (3)
CVEEN 3320 Geotechnical Engineering II (3)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 16
Summer Term
GEO 4550 Field Geology for Geological Engineers (4)
Total Hours: 4
Fall Semester
GEO 5350 Groundwater (3)
GEO 5360 Fluid Dynamics of Earth Materials (3)
GEO 5370 Environmental Organic Geochemistry (3)
GEO 5760 Strat and Sed Processes (4)
GEO 3010 Geophysics (3) (core)
Total Hours: 16
Spring Semester
GEO 5385 Introduction to Groundwater Modeling (1)
GEO 5390 Subsurf Remed & Haz Wst Mgmt (3)
GEO 5150 Geo Eng and Design (4)
GEO 5260 Petrophys & Well Logging (2) or GEO 5330 EQ Seis & Hazard Assmnt (3)
GEO 5500 Numerical Methods in Geosciences (3)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 16
*Must pass Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
To help students maintain high scholastic standards, the department requires all Geological Engineering majors see a Geological Engineering faculty advisor at least ONE time per academic year. Failure to do so may cause dismissal from the Geological Engineering program.
(93-94 hours)
GEO 1110 Introduction to Earth Systems (3) (core) GEO 1111 Introduction to Earth Systems Lab (1) (core)
GEO 3080 Earth Materials I (4) (core)
GEO 3090 Earth Materials II (4) (core)
GEO 3060 Structural Geology and Tectonics (3) (core)
GEO 5760 Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Processes (4) (core)
GEO 3010 Geophysics (3) (core)
GEO 1220 Historical Geology (3)
GEO 4100 Petrography and Petrogenesis (3)
GEO 3180 Paleobiology (3)
GEO 5660 Geochemistry (3)
GEO 5350 Groundwater (3) or GEO 5360 Fluid Dynamics of Earth Materials (3)
GEO 4500* Field Methods (3)
GEO 4510 Field Geology (4)
GEO 3XXX Elective 1 (3)
GEO 3XXX Elective 2 (3)
GEO 3XXX Elective 3 (3)
GEO 5XXX Elective 4 (3)
GEO 5XXX Elective 5 (3)
Total Hours: 59
*Satisfies University communication/writing requirement
CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 1230 General Chemistry Lab I (1)
CHEM 1240 General Chemistry Lab II (1)
CP SC 1000 Engineering Computing (3) or GEO 3400 Computational and Field Methods in Applied Geology (3)
MATH 1210 Calculus I (4)
MATH 1220 Calculus II (4)
MATH 2250 ODE and Linear Algebra (3)
MET EN 3070 Statistical Methods (3) or MATH 3070 Applied Statistics (4)
PHYCS 2210 Physics for Scientists and Engineers (4)
PHYCS 2220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers (4)
PHYCS 2219 Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers I (1)
PHYCS 2229 Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers II (1)
Total Hours: 37-38
Total Credits: 96-97
University Requirements: 24
Grand Total: 120-121
Fall Semester
GEO 1110 Intro to Earth Systems (3)
GEO 1111 Intro to Earth Systems Lab (1)
MATH 1210 Calculus I (4)
CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 1230 General Chem Lab I (1)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 16
Spring Semester
MATH 1220 Calculus II (4)
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 1240 General Chem Lab II (1)
Gen Ed (6)
Total Hours: 15
Fall Semester
CP SC 1000 Engineering Computing (3) or GEO 3400 Computational and Field Methods in Applied Geology (3)
GEO 3080 Earth Materials I (4)
PHYCS 2210 Physics for Sci and Eng (4)
PHYCS 2219 Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers I (1)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 15
Spring Semester
GEO 3090 Earth Materials II (4)
PHYCS 2220 Physics for Sci and Eng (4)
PHYCS 2229 Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers II (1)
MATH 2250 ODE's and Linear Algebra (3)
GEO 1220 Historical Geology (3)
Total Hours: 15
Fall Semester
GEO 3010 Geophysics (3)
GEO 4100 Petrography/Petrogenesis (3)
GEO 5760 Stratig/Sed Processes (4)
MATH 3070 Applied Statistics (4) or MET E 3070 Statistical Methods (3)
Total Hours: 13 or 14
Spring Semester
GEO 3060 Structural Geo/Tectonics (3)
GEO 3180 Paleobiology (3)
GEO 4500 Field Methods (3)
GEO 3XXX Elective (3)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 15
Summer Term
GEO 4510 Field Geology (4)
Total Hours: 4
Fall Semester
GEO 5350 Groundwater (3)
GEO 5660 Geochemistry (3)
GEO 3XXX Elective (3)
Other (3)
Total Hours: 12
Spring Semester
GEO 3XXX Elective (3)
Gen Ed (9)
Total Hours: 12
(108 hours)
GEO 1110 Introduction to Earth Systems (3) (core)
GEO 1111 Introduction to Earth Systems Lab (1) (core)
GEO 3080 Earth Materials I 4 (core)
GEO 3090 Earth Materials II 4 (core)
GEO 3060 Structural Geology and Tectonics (3) (core)
GEO 5760 Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Processes (4) (core)
GEO 3010 Geophysics (3) (core)
GEO 5210 Seismology I (3)
GEO 5220 Seismology II (3)
GEO 5230 Geophysical Fields I (3)
GEO 5240 Geophysical Fields II (3)
GEO 5250 Inversion Theory (3)
GEO 5260 Petrophysics and Well Logging (2)
GEO 4500* Field Methods or (3)
WRTG 3400 Professional Writing (3)
GEO 4510** Field Geology (4)
GEO 5XXX Elective 1 (3)
GEO 5XXX Elective 2 (3)
GEO 5XXX Elective 3 (3)
Total Hours: 55
*Satisfies University communication/writing requirement
**Or another approved field course
CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 1230 General Chemistry Lab I (1)
CHEM 1240 General Chemistry Lab II (1)
MATH 1210 Calculus I (4)
MATH 1220 Calculus II (4)
MATH 2210 Calculus III (3)
MATH 2250 ODE and Linear Algebra (3)
MATH 3150 Partial Differential Equations (2)
MATH 5600 Survey of Numerical Analysis (4) or GEO 5500 Numerical Methods in Geosciences (3)
MET E 3070 Statistical Methods (3) or MATH 3070 Applied Statistics (4)
PHYCS 2210 Physics for Scientists and Engineers (4)
PHYCS 2220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers (4)
PHYCS 2219 Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers I (1)
PHYCS 2229 Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers II (1)
PHYCS 3730 Introduction to Computing in Physics (3)
PHYCS 5010 Theoretical Physics: Mechanics (3)
Total Hours: 53
Total Major Credits: 108
University Requirements: 24
Grand Total: 132
Fall Semester
GEO 1110 Intro to Earth Systems (3)
GEO 1111 Intro to Earth Systems Lab (1)
MATH 1210 Calculus I (4)
CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 1230 General Chem. Lab I (1)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 16
Spring Semester
MATH 1220 Calculus II (4)
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 1240 General Chem Lab II (1)
PHYCS 3730 Intro Computing in Physics (3)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 15
Fall Semester
GEO 3080 Earth Materials I (4)
PHYCS 2210 Physics for Sci and Eng (4)
PHYCS 2219 Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers I (1)
MATH 2210 Calculus III (3)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 15
Spring Semester
GEO 3090 Earth Materials II (4)
PHYCS 2220 Physics for Sci and Eng (4)
PHYCS 2229 Physics Lab for Scientists and Engineers II (1)
MATH 2250 ODE's and Linear Algebra (3)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 15
Fall Semester
GEO 3010 Geophysics (3)
GEO 5210 Seismology I (3)
MATH 3070 Applied Statistics (4) or MET E 3070 Statistical Methods (3)
MATH 3150 PDE's for Engineers (2)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 14 or 15
Spring Semester
GEO 3060 Structural Geo/Tectonics (3)
GEO 5220 Seismology II (3)
GEO 4500 Field Methods (3)
MATH 5600 Numerical Analysis (4) or GEO 5500 Numerical Methds in Geosciences (3)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 16
Summer Term
Elective Field Geology (4)
Total Hours: 4
Fall Semester
GEO 5230 Geophysical Fields I (3)
GEO 5250 Inversion Theory (3)
GEO 5760 Stratig & Sed Processes (4)
PHYCS 5010 Theoretical Physics (3)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 16
Spring Semester
GEO 5240 Geophysical Fields II (3)
GEO 5260 Petrophysics & Well Logging (2)
GEO 5XXX Elective 1 (3)
GEO 5XXX Elective 2 (3)
GEO 5XXX Elective 3 (3)
Gen Ed (3)
Total Hours: 17
Please refer to Education in the Colleges section for information on the Earth Science Composite teaching major requirements and state secondary teacher certification.
Requirements
GEO 1110 or 1000, GEO 1111, 1220
Electives
Six credit hours from GEO 1000-level courses
Six credit hours from GEO 3000-level courses
A grade of C- or better is required for all courses in the minor
M.S. and Ph.D. in geology, geophysics, and geological engineering; and M.E. in geological engineering. In addition, students may elect to obtain an interdisciplinary M.E., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Environmental Engineering through the Department Geology and Geophysics. Admissions and degree requirements for the Environmental Engineering Gradate Program are specific to that program. Entry into the environmental engineering program may be gained through Geology and Geophysics or one of the four other participating departments. Please contact the Environmental Engineering program administrator for details. (See catalogue description under Environmental Enginering).
For additional information, see the Graduate Information section of this catalog.
Applied electrical methods; thermal fields; seismology; economic geology; low-and medium-temperature geochemistry; isotope geochemistry; geochronology; sedimentology; basin analysis; petroleum geology; vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology; micropaleontology; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic petrology; structural geology and tectonics; rock magnetism; borehole geophysics; geological engineering; geomechanics, geohydrology; surface and groundwater hydrology.
Applications must be submitted by January 15 (Domestic), November 1 (International) for Fall Semester admission. Admission as a matriculated student normally requires a GPA of 3.25, three letters of recommendation, and the general GRE.
Graduate students from other colleges and universities that do not require the core undergraduate courses of this department are expected to make up such deficiencies at their own expense. All geophysics graduate students normally take (or have taken) Structure and Tectonics, Inversion Theory, and Survey of Numerical Analysis. They also should satisfy the geophysics B.S. elective requirements.
A master's committee is appointed to supervise the work of acceptable candidates on an individual basis in accordance with Graduate School requirements. Candidates for the master's degree must earn a minimum of 30 semester credit hours in approved graduate courses and thesis research, and must pass the departmental master's qualifying examination.
The program is determined by the student and a supervisory committee in accordance with Graduate School requirements. The Ph.D. degree requires three or more years of approved graduate study characterized by high scholarly achievement and independent research. Three years of full-time study beyond the B.S. degree normally represent about 70 semester credit hours, approximately 24 of which are research hours for the dissertation.
Contact the Department of Geology and Geophysics for information about departmental financial assistance.
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