1996-1997 catalog
Degrees and Programs
Geophysics
College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Department of
Geology and Geophysics
(907) 474-7565
Minimum Requirements for Degrees: M.S.: 36 credits (beyond a bachelor's degree); Ph.D.: open
Graduate Degree Requirements
Admission Requirements
- The applicant is expected to have a background at least to the level of the relevant B.S. Option in Geology and Geophysics. However, deficiencies can be made up concurrently with the degree program. Acceptance for the snow, ice, and permafrost geophysics option is open to students with strong physical science or engineering backgrounds.
- Complete university application requirements.
Degree Requirements
- Complete UAF degree requirements.
- Pass a written comprehensive examination.
- Write a thesis and pass an oral defense of thesis.
- Course Requirements
Complete a minimum of 30 credits, at least 24 of which must be at the 600 level, and at least 15 of which must be from coursework (not thesis or research) at the 600 level. All courses in the program must be approved by the student's graduate advisory committee. - Complete the following:
Geophysics Core Requirements:
Complete two of the three following courses
PHYS 645 Fundamentals of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (3)
GEOS 602 Geophysical Fields (3)
GEOS 620 Geodynamics (3)
Solid-Earth Geophysics Option:
Complete 6 credit hours from the following:
GEOS 604 Intermediate Seismology (3)
GEOS 605 Geochronology (3)
GEOS 606 Volcanology (2)
GEOS 607 Advanced Paleomagnetism (2)
GEOS 608 Advanced Exploration Geophysics (2-4)
Snow, Ice and Permafrost Geophysics Option:
Complete 6 credit hours from the following:
GEOS 614 Ice Physics (3)
GEOS 615 Sea Ice (3)
GEOS 616 Permafrost (3)
GEOS 617 Glaciers (3)
- Complete UAF degree requirements.
- Complete a comprehensive examination.
- Complete at least 18 credits of thesis. Write a thesis and pass an oral defense of thesis.
- Complete required research program as arranged with the graduate advisory committee.