Geophysics M.S.
Minimum Requirements for Geophysics M.S.: 30 credits
Concentrations: Solid-Earth Geophysics, Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics, Remote Sensing Geophysics
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the graduate general university requirements. | ||
| Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master’s degree requirements. | ||
| As part of the master's degree requirements, complete the following: | ||
| GEOS F699 | Thesis | 6 |
| 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 Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| GEOS F631 | Foundations of Geophysics | 4 |
| GEOS F682 | Geoscience Seminar (fall semester) | 1 |
| Complete 6 credits from relevant graduate-level courses agreed by the advisory committee or select one from the following concentrations: | 6 | |
Solid-Earth Geophysics | ||
Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics | ||
Remote Sensing | ||
| Complete 7 credits of courses approved by the advisory committee | 7 | |
| Thesis credits or credits from courses that are F400 level or higher. 1 | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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The minimum number of credits required is 30. The required M.S. coursework above represents 18 credits. The minimum number of thesis credits required is 6. The remaining 6 credits can either be thesis credits or courses that are F400 level or higher.
Concentrations
Solid-Earth Geophysics
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Solid-Earth Geophysics Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Seismology | ||
| Geochronology | ||
| Applied Seismology | ||
| Geodetic Methods and Modeling | ||
| Volcano Seismology | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Sea Ice | ||
| Permafrost | ||
| Glaciers | ||
| Ice Physics | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Remote Sensing
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Sensing Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Atmospheric Radiation | ||
| Digital Image Processing in the Geosciences | ||
| InSar and Its Applications | ||
| Visible and Infrared Remote Sensing | ||
| Microwave Remote Sensing | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
