| |  | | Duluth Graduate Degree Program Geological Sciences | Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information—Department of Geological Sciences,
University of Minnesota Duluth, 229 Heller Hall, 1114 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN
55812 (218-726-7239; fax 218-726-8275; geol@d.umn.edu; http://www.d.umn.edu/geology/graduateProgram/).
Curriculum—The master of science program in geological sciences includes areas of economic geology, geophysics, glacial geology and geomorphology, hydrogeology, igneous and metamorphic petrology, isotope and aqueous geochemistry, limnogeology, paleoclimatology, planetary geology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, surface processes, and structure-tectonics. Several of these areas are strengthened by collaboration with the Large Lakes Observatory and the Natural Resources Research Institute.
Prerequisites for Admission—Most candidates will have completed a bachelor's
degree in geology, geophysics, or a related field. However, students with degrees
in fields such as chemistry, physics, or biology are encouraged to apply. At
least one year of study in calculus, chemistry, and physics is required. Field
camp and/or undergraduate research experience is recommended.
Special Application Requirements—GRE General Test scores are required.
Key to test abbreviations (GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, MELAB).
 For an online application or for more information about Graduate School admissions, see the General Information section in this catalog, or visit the Graduate School Web site.
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M.S. Degree Requirements | | The master of science degree is offered under Plan A (thesis) and Plan B (non-thesis). Courses are selected with approval of the student's adviser and the director of graduate studies. All courses must be at the 4xxx, 5xxx, or 8xxx level.
For Plan A, a candidacy exam that involves oral defense of written thesis research proposal during the second semester of residency is required. Plan A requires 31 credits, including 14 course credits in the major, 6 course credits in a minor or related field, a 1-credit course (GEOL 8200), and 10 thesis credits. For Plan B, a written candidacy exam during the second semester is required. Plan B requires 31 credits in approved courses, including three Plan B papers.
Language Requirements—None.
Final Exam—The final exam is oral.
Minor Requirements for Students Majoring in Other Fields—A master's minor requires at least 6 credits and is decided in consultation with the student's adviser and the director of graduate studies in geological sciences.
| Faculty | | For latest graduate faculty listings, see <www.grad.umn.edu/faculty_rosters/faculty.html>. Key to membership categories (abbreviations after faculty names).
Professor
Erik T. Brown, M2
Keith A. Brugger, Geology, Morris, AM2
Steve Colman, M2
John W. Goodge, M2
Vicki L. Hansen, M2
Timothy B. Holst, M2
Thomas C. Johnson, M2
Charles L. Matsch, (emeritus), AM2
Howard D. Mooers, M2
Ronald L. Morton, M2
Richard W. Ojakangas, (emeritus), AM2
Associate Professor
Christian D. Gallup, M2
James D. Miller Jr., M2
Penelope Morton, M2
John B. Swenson, M2
Nigel J. Wattrus, M2
Josef P. Werne, Chemistry and Biochemistry, AM2
Assistant Professor
Karen B. Gran, M2
Jim Miller, M2
Adjunct Assistant Professor
George J. Hudak III, Geology, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, AM2
Dean M. Peterson, Natural Resources Research Institute, AM2
Richard D. Ricketts, Large Lakes Observatory, AM2
Research Associate
Tamara R. Diedrich, Natural Resources Research Institute, AM2
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