The program of each individual is adapted to his/her career objectives consistent with the following basic requirements:

• Complete a minimum of 30 credits of which at least 10 credits shall be at the 600 level and no more than 2 in research problems and 6 in thesis research.


• In all geology M.S. degree programs except Engineering Geology, at least 22 graduate credits shall be in geology courses.


• Proficiency examination at the beginning of the program to determine any weaknesses in undergraduate preparation. The student who demonstrates a lack of basic knowledge will be required to take appropriate undergraduate courses. The student may not begin formal thesis work until he/she has successfully passed the proficiency examination and has corrected deficiencies from same.


• Core requirements: Seminar in Geology (2 credits) and Thesis Research (6 credits).


• Oral presentation and defense of thesis.

Dr. LaVerne M. Friberg
Crouse Hall, Room 121
Phone: 330 972-8046
Email: lfribe1@uakron.edu

For additional information on our graduate programs, please also see the graduate bulletin at http://www.uakron.edu/gradsch/ (on the left side of the page, select Graduate Bulletin) Our courses are listed under department code 3370.

Geology

Equivalents of the current geology, cognate science and mathematics requirements for The University of Akron's B.S. in Geology are required.

Earth Science

Equivalents of the current geology courses for The University of Akron's B.A. in Geology are required. Course program will be selected to provide the student with a well-rounded background in lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. Those who will be teachers must take 5300:780 Seminar in Secondary Education: Earth Science or equivalent.

Geophysics

Equivalents of the geology, cognate science and mathematics requirements for the University of Akron's B.S. in Geophysics are required.

Engineering Geology

This program is for the graduate engineer and geologist who wishes to broaden expertise in the other field. The entering student who has some deficiencies in either engineering or geology may have to satisfy one or more of the following requirements while proceeding with graduate studies. A committee of engineering geology faculty will determine appropriate coursework on an individual basis.


• 3370:101 Introductory Physical Geology
  
• 3370:210 Geomorphology
  
• 3370:350 Structural Geology
  
• 3450:2212,3 Analytical Geometry Calculus I, II, III
  
• 4300:201 Statics
  
• 4300:202 Introduction to Mechanics of Solids
  
• 4300:313 Soil Mechanics
  
• 4300:314 Geotechnical Engineering

Required Courses:


• Graduate Geology courses: 18 credits
  
• Graduate Engineering courses: 8 credits

Environmental Geology

Equivalents of the current science and mathematics requirements for The University of Akron's B.S. in Geology are required. As many as eight credits may be selected from engineering, biology and/or geography with the approval of a geology advisor.