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Contact Information—Department of
Geology and Geophysics, University of Minnesota, 310 Pillsbury Drive S.E., Minneapolis,
MN 55455 (612-624-1333; fax 612-625-3819; geology@umn.edu; www.geo.umn.edu).
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the General
Information section of this catalog for Graduate School requirements that apply
to all major fields.
Curriculum—The
geology major includes the areas of structural geology, tectonics, metamorphic
geology, Quaternary studies, climate and environmental change, limnology, paleontology,
groundwater geology, hydrogeology, geofluids, surface processes, geomorphology,
stratigraphy, sedimentology, mineralogy, experimental and theoretical petrology,
experimental geochemistry, isotopic and aqueous geochemistry. Students may accommodate
other areas of interest such as earth resources, engineering geology, environmental
geology, materials science, soil science, and paleoecology by choosing a minor
or supporting field from outside the department.
Prerequisites for Admission—Most candidates for advanced degrees have completed
a bachelor’s degree in geology, geophysics or in the broad field of earth
and material sciences. However, applications from students in fields such as
chemistry, physics, or biology are encouraged. At least one year of study in
calculus, chemistry, and physics are required. In general, an outstanding academic
record is expected.
Special Application Requirements—The student’s statement of purpose,
three letters of recommendation, and official GRE scores are required for admission
and financial aid consideration. Applications for admission are considered at
any time, although applications for financial aid should be submitted to the
department by January 15 to ensure consideration. Studies may begin in any semester
or summer session, although fall semester is preferable. Please refer to the
Graduate Programs section of the department Web site for a listing of all required
applications materials.
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.
Courses— Please refer to Geology
and Geophysics (GEO) in University
Courses for courses pertaining to the program. All courses
must all be taken at 4xxx and 5xxx, with several formal courses to be included
at 8xxx.
Use of 4xxx Courses—For both the M.S. and Ph.D., typically no more than 30 percent of the total course credits are 4xxx. | M.S. Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C Degree Requirements | | The
M.S. is offered Plan A (with thesis), Plan B (with project), and Plan
C (coursework only with emphasis in hydrogeology and environmental geoscience).
Plan A requires a minimum of 30 course credits consisting of at least
14 course credits in the major, 6 course credits in the related field,
and 10 thesis credits. Plan B requires a minimum of 30 course credits
consisting of at least 14 credits in the major and 8 credits in the related
field. Plan C is the coursework-only option, which requires a minimum
of 30 course credits consisting of at least 14 credits in the major and
9 credits in the related field or a minor. Courses in the minor and related
field are normally taken from outside the department, although they may
be taken from within in special cases.
Language Requirements—None.
Final Exam—Plan A students must pass the final oral examination in defense
of their thesis. Plan B students must pass the final oral and/or written examination.
Minor Requirements for Students Majoring in Other Fields—The master’s
minor is established individually with approval by the graduate studies committee.
Typically no more than 50 percent of the total course credits are 4xxx.
| Ph.D. Degree Requirements | The
Ph.D. requires a minimum of 36 course credits consisting of at least 12
course credits in the minor or supporting field. In some cases, fewer than
24 credits in the major field are acceptable provided the total is at least
36. Courses in the minor and supporting program are normally taken from
outside the department, although they may be taken from within in special
cases.
Language Requirements—None.
Final Exam—Ph.D. students must pass the final oral examinations in defense
of their thesis.
Minor Requirements for Students Majoring in Other Fields—The Ph.D. minor
is established individually with approval by the graduate studies committee.
Typically, no more than 50 percent of the total course credits are 4xxx. |
Faculty | | For latest graduate faculty listings, see <www.grad.umn.edu/faculty_rosters/faculty.html>. Key to membership categories (abbreviations after faculty names).
Regents Professor
Herbert E. Wright, Jr. (emeritus), ASM
Professor
E. Calvin Alexander, Jr., SM
Subir K. Banerjee, M2
Erik Brown, ASM
Steve Colman, Geological Sciences, Duluth, ASM
R. Lawrence Edwards, SM
John W. Goodge, Geological Sciences, Duluth, ASM
Vicki L. Hansen, Geological Sciences, Duluth, ASM
Marc Hirschmann, SM
Peter J. Hudleston, SM
Emi Ito, SM
Thomas C. Johnson, Geological Sciences, Duluth,
ASM
David L. Kohlstedt, M2
Howard D. Mooers, Geological Sciences, Duluth,
ASM
Ronald L. Morton, Geological Sciences, Duluth,
ASM
Christopher Paola, SM
Hans-Olaf Pfannkuch, SM
William E. Seyfried, SM
James H. Stout, SM
Christian P. Teyssier, SM
Harvey Thorleifson, SM
Donna L. Whitney, SM
Associate Professor
David Fox, SM
Christina Gallup, Geological Sciences, Duluth,
ASM
Karen L. Kleinspehn, SM
Bryan Shuman, Geography, AM2
John Swenson, Geological Sciences, Duluth, ASM
Nigel J. Wattrus, Geological Sciences, Duluth,
ASM
Assistant Professor
James Almendinger, Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation
Biology, AM2
Annia K. Fayon, AM2
Katsumi Matsumoto, SM
James D. Miller, Geological Sciences, Duluth, AM2
Lee Penn, Chemistry, ASM
Lesley Perg, SM
Martin Saar, SM
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Mark Edlund, AM2
Carrie Jennings, AM2
Senior Research Associate
Kang Ding, AM
Daniel R. Engstrom, AM2
Paul H. Glaser, AM2
Michael J. Jackson, AM2
Mark Zimmerman, AM2
Other
Val W. Chandler, Minnesota Geological Survey, AM2
Kristina Curry, Bell Museum of Natural History,
AM2
Raymond Rogers, AM2
Anthony C. Runkel, Minnesota Geological Survey,
AM2
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