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Graduate
Degree Requirements for the MS and
the
Advanced Certificate in Hydrology
- In addition to the general requirements
of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Geology has the
following requirements:
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- 1) Three letters of recommendation from
individuals who can evaluate the applicant's potential to do graduate
work in geology.
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- 2) A statement of educational or career
goals.
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- 3) Foundation coursework (0-46 hours)
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- These courses are in addition to the 36
hours of required courses (below) and are assigned as part of the admission
process. They can be exempted if equivalent work has been completed
with grades of "C" or higher.
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- A: Geology (0-26- hours)
- Geol 1121, Introductory Geosciences I
(4)
- Geol 1122, Introductory Geosciences II
(4)
- Geol 3002, Introduction to Earth Materials
(4)
- Geol 3003, Structural Geology and Tectonics
(4)
- Geol 6006, Sedimentary Environments and
Stratigraphy (4)
- Geol 6009, Field Geology (6)
- B: Allied Disciplines (0-20 hours)
- Calculus: Math 2211 (4) and Math 2212
(4)
- Physics: Phys 1111 (4) or Phys 2211 (4)
- Chemistry: Chem 1210 (4) and Chem 1220
(4)
- MASTER
of SCIENCE: Thesis Option (36 hours)
- Geology Courses (19-23 hours)
- Geol 6001, Soils, Clays and Weathering
(4)
- Geol 6002, Introduction to Oceanic Environments
(3)
- Geol 6003, Aqueous Geochemistry (4)
- Geol 6004, Optical Mineralogy and Petrology
(4)
- Geol 6005, Geology of Georgia (2)
- Geol 6006, Sedimentary Environments and
Stratigraphy (4)
- Geol 6007, Hydrogeology (4)
- Geol 6008, Rock Fracture and Fluid Flow
(4)
- Geol 6010, Chemical Petrology (3)
- Geol 6011, Principles of Paleontology
(2)
- Geol 6097, Topics in Geological Sciences
(1-3)
- Geol 6640, Geomorphology (4)
- Geol 6650, Applied Hydrology (4)
- Geol 8097, Directed Study in Geology (1-3)
- Seminar (1-2 hours)
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- Geol 6095, Seminar in Geological Sciences
(1)
- Extradepartmental Courses (3-6
hours)
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- Approved list of courses available from
the Geology Department
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- Comprehensive Examination
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- A written general examination, taken within
the first year of admission to the degree program.
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- Foreign Language
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- Proficiency in a foreign language or in
an approved alternative research skill in computer programming. This
can be fulfilled by taking a course or taking an examination.
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- Thesis Requirement
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- Thesis Research (9 hours)
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- Geol 8999, Thesis Research (3)
- Thesis Defense
- MASTER
of SCIENCE: Non-thesis Option (36 hours)
- Geology Courses (22-26 hours)
- Geol 6001, Soils, Clays and Weathering
(4)
- Geol 6002, Introduction to Oceanic Environments
(3)
- Geol 6003, Aqueous Geochemistry (4)
- Geol 6004, Optical Mineralogy and Petrology
(4)
- Geol 6005, Geology of Georgia (2)
- Geol 6006, Sedimentary Environments and
Stratigraphy (4)
- Geol 6007, Hydrogeology (4)
- Geol 6008, Rock Fracture and Fluid Flow
(4)
- Geol 6010, Chemical Petrology (3)
- Geol 6011, Principles of Paleontology
(2)
- Geol 6097, Topics in Geological Sciences
(1-3)
- Geol 6640, Geomorphology (4)
- Geol 6650, Applied Hydrology (4)
- Geol 8097, Directed Study in Geology (1-3)
- Seminar (1-2 hours)
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- Geol 6095, Seminar in Geological Sciences
(1)
- Research Requirement
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- Directed Study (3 hours)
- Geol 8097, Directed Study in Geology
(1)
- Extradepartmental Courses (6-9
hours)
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- Approved list of courses available from
the Geology Department
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- Comprehensive Examination
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- A written general examination, taken within
the first year of admission to the degree program.
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- Foreign Language
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Proficiency in a foreign
language or in an approved alternative research skill in computer
programming. This can be fulfilled by taking a course or taking an
examination.
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ADVANCED
CERTIFICATE in HYDROGEOLOGY
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- In addition to the general requirements
of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department has the following
requirements for the certificate program in hydrogeology:
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- 1. Three letters of recommendation from
individuals who can evaluate the applicant's potential to do graduate
work in geology - professionals working in the field of groundwater
hydrology must submit at least one letter of recommendation from their
employers, documenting the applicant's professional experience and performance.
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- 2. A statement of interests and career
goals.
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- 3. A baccalaureate degree in geology or
other science or engineering. Non-geologists with degrees in other science
or engineering must complete coursework in physical and historical geology.
In order to satisfy this requirement, these applicants may take GEOL
1121 and GEOL 1122 prior to applying. Ordinarily, grades of "A"
will be expected to demonstrate mastery of the subjects.
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- 4. All student must have completed courses
equivalent to the following:
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- Calculus: Math 2211 (4) and Math 2212
(4)
- Physics: Phys 1111 (4) or Phys 2211
(4)
- Chemistry: Chem 1210 (4) and Chem
1220 (4)
- Certificate Requirements
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- 1. Students must complete with a grade
of "C" or better six semester courses in hydrogeology, and
pass a comprehensive examination.
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- 2. Students must complete the program
with a minimum 3.0 grade-point average in order to receive a certificate.
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