In addition to the Faculties of Graduate Studies and Science requirements, the Department requires:
Master of Science (course-based)
a) Twenty-seven units (4.5 full-course equivalents), 15 (2.5 full-course equivalents) of which must be at the 600 level or higher (includes Geology 701 or Geophysics 701 research project).
b) Completion of a Research Project (Geology 701 or Geophysics 701). The student is required to present and defend the project in a one-hour defence once the written research report is submitted. The supervisor and two other members of the department assess the project. If an industrial partner is involved, the industrial research supervisor may also assess the project.
c) Completion of at least 18 units (3.0 full-course equivalents) in the first year of study by full-time students, and at least 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) in the first academic session by part-time students. Following is a list of required courses for the two concentration areas that are offered.
Geology Course-based Concentration
a) Geology 707.
b) At least 21 units (3.5 full-course equivalents) in geology or geophysics courses at the 500 or 600 level. At a minimum, 18 units (3.0 full-course equivalents) must be at 600 level. Up to four appropriate courses (12 units, 2.0 full-course equivalents) from another department may be substituted for a 500-level geology or geophysics course subject to program approval. Course-based students may receive credit for both Geology 703 and 701. Courses are selected in consultation with the supervisor and with the approval of the Graduate Program Director.
c) Geology 701. This course constitutes the research component of the degree and cannot be submitted and defended until after all other courses are completed.
d) Students with deficiencies may be required to take more than 27 units (4.5 full-course equivalents) upon the advice of their supervisor.
Geophysics Course-based Concentration
a) Four of the following: Geology 707, Geophysics 547, 551, 557, 657, 659, 671, 673.
b) At least 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalents) in other Geophysics courses at the 500, 600 or 700 level. At least four of the eight required courses must be at the 600 or 700 level. One or two appropriate courses from another department may be substituted for a 500-level geology or geophysics course subject to program approval. Course-based students may receive credit for both Geophysics 703 and 701. Courses are selected in consultation with the supervisor and with the approval of the Graduate Program Director.
c) Geophysics 701. This course constitutes the research component of the degree and cannot be submitted and defended until after all other courses are completed.
d) Students with deficiencies may be required to take more than 27 units (4.5 full-course equivalents) upon advice of their supervisor.
Master of Science (thesis-based)
a) Completion of a minimum of 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalents) in the first year of program.
b) Students with deficiencies may be required to take more than 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalents) upon advice of their supervisor.
c) An oral public presentation and defence of thesis.
Doctor of Philosophy
a) Completion of 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalents) in the first year of program.
b) Subject to supervisor and Graduate Program Director approval, some credit may be granted for courses taken during a master's program, to reduce the course requirement. Course requirements may be waived for a maximum of 9 units (1.5 full-course equivalents) for students with Master of Science degree from the Department of Geoscience at the ݮƵ, and 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) for students with Master of Science degrees from other programs or institutions.
c) Students with deficiencies may be required to take more than 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalents) upon advice of their supervisor.
d) Students with a Bachelor of Science degree, but no master's degree, to complete a minimum of 15 units (2.5 full-course equivalents), with four in the first year of program.
e) Students in Geology to take Geology 707 during the first academic year in program.
f) Students take either Geology or Geophysics 701 or 703.
g) An oral public presentation and defence of thesis.