Geology and Geological Engineering PhD
The Geology and Geological Engineering PhD degree program emphasizes the completion of a dissertation that makes a unique and significant research contribution. Students may specialize in either geology (which includes paleontology) or geological engineering.
Doctoral students work with faculty mentors to develop a specialized program of study in an active research area within the department, including ground water, water quality and resources, environmental resource protection, geologic hazards, geotechnical/engineering geology, energy and mineral resources, environmental and exploration geophysics, geochemistry, petroleum geology, sedimentation/stratigraphy, mineralogy/petrology, geodynamics, GIS/remote sensing, paleontology or structure/tectonics.
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