Catalog Year 2015-16
COMPLETION OF PHYSICS CORE REQUIREMENT COURSES (12 S.H.)
PHY 510 Thermodynamics 3
PHY 520 Scientific Methods 3
PHY 550 Special Topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences 2-3
PHY 590 Seminar in Earth and Planetary Sciences 3
PHY 550 is offered only in summer, students may elect 2 credits or 3 credits with an additional assignment. If the 2 credit option is elected,
then a 4 credit PHY 598/9 course may be used to fulfill degree requirements.
EARTH AND PLANETARY OPTIONS (12 S.H.)
EPS 530 Planetary Physics 3
EPS 510 Physical Oceanography 3
EPS 521 Meteorology and Weather Systems 3
EPS 540 Physical Geology 3
Three of these courses must be taken. PHY 598 or 599 may be substituted for one course with graduate committee written permission.
THESIS OR EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS (6 S.H.)
EPS 592 Independent Thesis Research in Earth and Planetary Sciences 6
Thesis Defense (P/F) or the following: Date of Completion:
ED 500 Contemporary Educational Issues 3
ED 5XX Acceptable 500-level courses include ED 530, ED 532, and ED 556 3
Final Comprehensive Exam in Earth and Planetary Sciences (P/F) 3 Date of Completion:
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