The Geology Graduate Student Handbook contains important policies and information, helpful links, and other resources to guide you through your time as a graduate student in the Department of Geology and Geography.
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Table of contents
1. Introduction and general comments
Section A. Degree programs
2. General procedures and policies for all geology graduate degree programs
- 2.1 Summary of milestones and degree requirements
- 2.2 Administration policies
- 2.2.1 Appointment letter
- 2.2.2 Final transcripts
- 2.2.3 Required training
- 2.2.4 Evaluation of milestone events and exams
- 2.2.5 Attendance at defenses
- 2.3 Course related policies
- 2.3.1 Plan of study
- 2.3.2 Courses and course load
- 2.3.3 Course credits toward degree
- 2.3.4 Geology colloquium
- 2.3.5 Withdrawing from courses
- 2.3.6 Minimum GPA
- 2.4 Other procedures
- 2.4.1 Milestone tracking forms
- 2.4.2 Annual progress assessment
- 2.4.3 Research committee composition and research plan (MS-Research and PhD only)
- 2.4.4 Waiver of geology deadline
- 2.4.5 Advisor responsibilities and complaints procedure
- 2.5 Graduation process
3. Master of Science (M.S.) degree in geology
- 3.1 MS degree: General degree requirements
- 3.1.1 Select a track (Research or professional studies)
- 3.1.2 Coursework
- 3.1.3 Time limits for M.S.
- 3.2 MS degree: Research track
- 3.2.1 Overview of MS research track
- 3.2.2 Progress toward degree (MS research)
- 3.3 MS degree: Professional studies track
- 3.3.1 Overview of MS professional studies track
- 3.3.2 Professional development credits
- 3.3.3 Professional development experience
4. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in geology
- 4.1 Summary of PhD requirements
- 4.2 Coursework & credits
- 4.3 Residency
- 4.4 Ph.D. degree time limit
- 4.6 Progress toward degree (PhD)
Section B. Proposal and thesis/dissertation guidelines and exam procedures.
5. General writing guidelines
- 5.1 Proposal style guide (M.S., Ph.D.)
- 5.1.1 Purpose
- 5.1.2 Structure
- 5.2 Thesis/dissertation style guide (M.S., Ph.D.)
6. Defense and exam procedures
- 6.1 Deadlines and scheduling process for milestone events (Proposal, thesis, prelim, dissertation)
- 6.2 Preliminary examination (Ph.D.)
- 6.3 Proposal defense (M.S., Ph.D.)
- 6.4 Oral comprehensive (Candidacy) exam (Ph.D.)
- 6.5 Thesis/dissertation defense (M.S., Ph.D.)
- 6.6 Evaluation of examinations
Section C. Graduate assistantships and financial support
7. Graduate assistantships (GAs) and other support
8. Roles of graduate assistants
- 8.1 GTA jobs and duties
- 8.2 GRA duties
- 8.3 Academic and professional standards
Section D. Department & computer information
9. The Department of Geology & Geography; Brooks Hall
- 9.1 Department administration
- 9.2 Department communication
- 9.3 Graduate student representation on departmental committees
- 9.4 Brooks Hall
- 9.5 Brooks Hall computer labs
- 9.6 Additional G&G information