2016-2017 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

GSCI 598 Research in Geological Sciences

Course on theory and practice of conducting research in astronomy, geology, meteorology. Includes study of professional literature, evaluation of data-gathering techniques. Application of statistical methods to data; formation of multiple working hypotheses and verification of hypotheses. Classic problems in earth sciences are studied.  This course is equivalent to ESCI 598 and credit will not be earned if this course has been previously taken.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the M.S. program in Natural Sciences, and 15 credits in planned program of Geological Sciences, and permission of instructor.

General Education

Offered

  • On Demand