Guidelines for writing the MS/PhD Research Proposal
The Proposal is a written document that justifies the need for, defines the scope of, and describes the potential implications of the research that you will be undertaking to earn an M.S. or Ph.D. degree. The Proposal Review Committee will review the document and conduct the proposal defense to ensure that:
- The research you plan on conducting is sufficiently relevant, significant, and novel to merit a degree;
- The scope of the work can be reasonably accomplished in an appropriate length of time;
- You have the background knowledge, skills, and resources needed to successfully execute the work.
The Proposal is normally 3,000-5,000 (M.S.) or 5,000-10,000 (Ph.D.) words of text (excluding figures, tables, appendices, and references), and should be well written, concise, and precise. The text should be 1.5-spaced or double-spaced with 1" margins, and pages should be numbered (line numbering is suggested). The figures and tables may be embedded into the body of the text or follow the references. Tables are to be properly labeled and accompanied by appropriate footnotes/headings/captions as necessary to interpret the information presented. Figures are to be accompanied by captions that briefly describe and define key elements. Material in figures or tables taken from other sources should be properly attributed. References are to be cited fully, following the reference format typically used in leading journal(s) in the student's field. After the proposal has been approved by the advisor, it should be submitted electronically (docx or pdf) to all members of the Proposal Review Committee, normally two weeks before the oral proposal defense; the student may expect feedback from members of the committee before the oral presentation.
You may choose to follow the outline below in writing your proposal.
- Cover page: List the title, author, submission date, and the Proposal Review Committee members and advisor.
- Research Question/Objective:
- Clearly state the question or objective that the proposed research aims to address.
- Ensure that the question/objective is specific, focused, and aligned with the projectâs scope.
- Briefly state why the outcome(s) of your research will be of interest to the wider science community.
- Background and Significance:
- Provide a concise review of existing knowledge and research relevant to the proposed project.
- Highlight the gaps or limitations in the current understanding of the topic (i.e. establish the "state of art").
- Emphasize the significance and potential impact of your research in advancing knowledge or solving a problem.
- Methodology and Experimental Design:
- Describe the experimental design, methodologies, or approaches that will be used.
- Explain the data collection methods, tools, and techniques to be employed.
- Outline any statistical analyses or models that will be applied to analyze the data.
- Justify why the methods/data are appropriate for addressing the problem youâve identified.
- Expected Results and Outcomes:
- Clearly articulate the expected results and outcomes of the research and how they will be validated.
- Highlight the potential implications, contributions, or applications of the anticipated findings.
- Discuss any potential challenges or limitations and how they will be addressed.
- For each anticipated publication, identify what data, methodological advancements, or analyses will be used, and will be the main scientific contribution expected.
- Timeline and Resources:
- Provide a realistic timeline outlining the key milestones and activities of the research project.
- Detail the resources (e.g. equipment, materials, specialized facilities) required to conduct the research.
If you have questions about what material needs to be included in the Proposal, please consult with your advisor and other members of the Proposal Review Committee. Matters related to interpretation of Graduate School policy or any disputes that arise should be referred to the Director of Graduate Studies for resolution.
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PhD in Geosciences Program
Students in the PhD in geosciences program at the University of Rochester are expected to spend three to five semesters in intensive coursework (both within the department and in other departments) before taking their qualifying examinations . They are encouraged to start research as early as possible and are expected to spend all their time on research after having passed the qualifying exams.
An integral part of the education at Rochester is the involvement of graduate students in undergraduate teaching in the early years.
Program Prerequisites
Before entering the program, all students are expected to have already completed:
- Two semesters of calculus differential equations or statistics or linear algebra
- One or two semesters of physics
- One or two semesters of chemistry
- One or two semesters of biology
Overall, students should have completed a total of at least four semesters of physics, chemistry, or biology.
Students entering the program with a geology degree are expected to have completed a program equivalent to a BS in geology from the University of Rochester. This includes courses in:
- Physical geology
- Historical geology
- Mineralogy (including optical mineralogy)
- Sedimentology and stratigraphy
- Structural geology
- Three upper-level elective courses (e.g., geochemistry, geophysics, petrology, paleontology, or paleomagnetism)
Any deficiencies can be addressed through bridging courses, which can be taken here.
Requirements
The curriculum is designed to ensure that students gain background not only in their own specialty, but are also familiar with concepts in some other aspects of earth sciences. Students can also complete a specialty outside of the department.
Department Courses
Students must complete any three to four courses from the list below. Students may be required to take additional graduate-level courses in their specialties. Talk to your research advisor about additional courses that are not listed here.
- EESC 447: Chemical Evolution of the Earth
- Geochronology, Thermochronology, Geospeedometry
- EESC 404: Earth Materials
- EESC 463: Introduction to Thermodynamics and Kinetics
- EESC 468: Chemical and Isotopic Hydrology
- EESC 416: Environmental Geochemistry
- EESC 456: Paleomagnetism and Global Plate Tectonics
- EESC 455: Planetary Science
- EESC 488: Geometry and Mechanics of Thrust Faults
- EESC 481: Microtectonics
- EESC 483: Sedimentary Basin Analysis
- EESC 464: Paleoenvironmental Reconstructions Using Light Stable Isotopes
- EESC 465: Paleoclimate
- EESC 466: Ice Core Records of Climate and Environmental Change
- EESC 418: Atmospheric Geochemistry
- Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling
- EESC 412: Chemical Oceanography
- EESC 461: Stable Isotope Geochemistry
- EESC 433: Marine Ecosystem and Carbon Cycle Modeling
- EESC 435: Physical Oceanography
- EESC 453: Geodynamics
- EESC 454: Planetary Interiors
- EESC 414: Earth Science Data Analyses
- EESC 415: Seismology and Earth Structure
Courses Outside the Department
For students who wish to take courses outside the department, please see the list of examples below. Talk to your advisor to find out what is most suitable for your own research program.
- CHEM 252: Thermodynamics
- ME 225: Fluid Dynamics
- BIOL 463: Ecology
- ME 441: Finite Elements
- ME 458: Non-linear Finite Element Analysis
- ME 444: Continuum Mechanics
- ME 452: 18-Electron Microscopy
- ME 451: Crystallography and X-Ray Diffraction
- ECE 446: Digital Signal Processing
- ECE 241: Signals
- BST 416: Advanced Statistics
Qualifying Exams
The Qualifying Examination is a key milestone in the PhD program. This examination typically takes place during your 5th semester in the program, and involves writing a research proposal that is submitted to your exam committee, followed by an oral exam during which you present and defend the merits of your research proposal to the committee and also answer general scientific knowledge questions in areas broadly related to your topic of research.
Graduate Student Handbook
The purpose of the graduate student handbook (which is updated every summer) is to provide you with answers to some of the more commonly asked questions; to inform you of common deadlines and fees; and to lead you through the department’s requirements for MS and PhD students. We hope that you will find this handbook useful as a guide and reference.
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Once entered into the Geophysics Ph.D. Program, degree requirements explained below include course requirements, the Comprehensive Examination, and the dissertation defense.
Course Requirements
The geophysics Ph.D. course requirements, residency requirements, and the requirements for the Comprehensive Examination are formulated within the regulations of the Graduate School . Students are referred to the document, Graduate School Checklist for Graduation and Other Helpful Information , and the University Catalog for general information on requirements for the Ph.D. degree. In case of a conflict between those documents and the requirements stated here, the rules of the Graduate School apply.
A core of graduate courses , included in the minimum of 30 semester hours required for all Ph.D.'s, is specified for students completing the Ph.D. in geophysics. This core coursework is designed to assure competency in appropriate subject matter at the Ph.D. level. The number of required courses is limited, so that the student is free to design an overall academic program that meets his or her needs in terms of specialized scholarly interests.
The required courses for the Geophysics Ph.D. include the following:
- A three-semester sequence of geophysics courses: Earth and Planetary Physics I, II, and III (course numbers 6610, 6620, and 6630, cross-listed in the Geology, Physics, and Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences Departments). These three courses do not have to be taken in any particular order. A student may petition the Geophysics Program Committee to substitute another course for one of these three core courses, but not for more than one.
- One semester of graduate-level applied mathematics selected from the list of Approved Math Courses on the Academics page. The student may petition the Geophysics Program Committee to substitute a comparable mathematics course for one of these courses. It is recommended, though not required, that students fulfill this requirement either before, or at the same time as, they take their first of the three core Earth and Planetary Physics courses.
- The student is also expected to take irregularly scheduled seminars on topics in solid earth geophysics, notably ASTR/GEOL/PHYS 6650.
- The student must take additional courses of his or her own choosing. The CU Graduate School requires a total of at least 30 semester credit hours. It is expected that the student, in consultation with his or her thesis advisor, will choose courses that are compatible with the student's research interests. Possible additional courses could include, but are not restricted to those listed on the Academics page.
Comprehensive Examination
A research project, preferably involving original research, must be written up as a paper (comparable to publishable quality) and provided to the committee members 2 weeks before the oral examination, where the student will briefly present the paper and answer any questions the committee has. Such a research project may be in the student's proposed thesis area but could also be in an unrelated area of geophysics. There should be at least 2 faculty from the geophysics program on the exam committee (which, per Graduate School rules, must have 5 faculty members), the composition of which should be approved by the chair of the geophysics program. Preferably the chair of the committee will not be the student's research advisor. The oral exam can include basic questions of geophysics to test the student's understanding of fundamental concepts. It is recommended that geophysics students complete their comps exam before the end of their 5th semester.
The proposed exam tests both geophysics knowledge as well as research skills.
By the time of the Comprehensive Examination, the student has applied for and been admitted to the Geophysics Program. Geophysics should be listed as the department on both the candidacy form and the examination report.
Dissertation Defense
The public defense of the dissertation is conducted in the usual way by a committee of 5 or more faculty, as approved by the geophysics program chair . The chair of the defense committee is normally the student's research advisor. Because the geophysics faculty is broadly interdisciplinary, the requirement that not all of the committee members for the defense be from one department is usually automatically satisfied.
If the student has a grievance that falls within the framework of the Program, every effort should be made to settle the difficulty by the discussion between the student and the faculty member or members directly involved. If such discussion fails to yield a resolution of the problem, the aggrieved student shall prepare a written statement describing the situation and present it to the Committee. The Committee shall meet with the student and the faculty members involved and shall render its decision on the appropriate resolution of the problem. If the student remains dissatisfied with the Committee's decision, he or she may file a formal complaint with the Dean of the Graduate School, who will involve the Graduate School's normal procedures for reaching a final resolution.
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DEGREES OFFERED: Master of Science (Thesis and Non-Thesis Options); Doctor of Philosophy
Our non-thesis option is designed for students wishing to advance their knowledge of geophysics through a professional degree. This 30-credit program includes 12 credits of required courses, and 18 additional credits of electives. Students may work with their advisor to customize a degree to address specific interests and career goals. A Computational Geophysics Track is available. Students typically complete this program in 1 to 1.5 years.
Our thesis masters programs are geared to students who want to advance their knowledge of geophysics in a research environment. This 30-credit degree includes 12 credits of required courses, 6 credits of research, and 12 additional elective credits that the student may use to customize the degree, to address specific interests and career goals. Students typically complete this program within two years.
Our doctoral (PhD) program is suitable for students who desire careers in research-intensive environments, including government agencies and academia. This 72-credit degree includes a range of professional development course requirements, 24 credits of research, and 12 additional credits of coursework in a minor program of study. The program also requires the student to satisfy a doctoral qualifying process, and several other programmatic criteria. Students typically complete the PhD program in 4-5 years.
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Interdisciplinary Programs with Geophysics Tracks
- Humanitarian Engineering and Science: Humanitarian Geophysics
- Hydrologic Science and Engineering: Hydrogeophysics
- Data Science: Geophysics and Earth Resources
DEGREES OFFERED: Master of Science (Thesis and Non-Thesis Options)
These interdisciplinary degree programs are targeted to recent graduates or mid-career professionals with an undergraduate degree in science and engineering who are interested in careers, research opportunities and/or acquiring skills that will help them work effectively in a variety of fields. The Humanitarian Geophysics specialization of these degrees includes a core Humanitarian Engineering curriculum plus an approved stream of related courses in the geophysics or geophysical engineering disciplines.
Visit the Humanitarian Engineering page to learn more.
These interdisciplinary programs, including an Area of Specialization in Hydrogeophysics, are designed for students who aim to advance their knowledge of hydrologic science with geophysics and engineering applications. Typical employers for students with this degree include environmental consulting firms. the U.S. Geological Survey, the petroleum industry, and various regulatory agencies. All programs include a range of core and elective course requirements, and additional criteria depending upon the degree.
For detailed information and specific requirements, visit the Hydrology Program website .
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Master of Science (Non-Thesis) Graduate Certificate in Data Science – Earth Resources (Online)
The Master of Science in Data Science program gives students a foundation in statistics and computer science as well as the knowledge to apply these skills to a particular science or engineering discipline. The program follows a 3 X 3 + 1 design: three modules, each consisting of three 3-credit courses in a particular aspect of data science (data modeling and statistical learning; machine learning, data processing and algorithms and parallel computation; individualized and domain-specific coursework), plus a mini-module of three 1-credit professional development courses.
Students enrolled in this program may choose to individualize their degree with a geophysics focus by taking domain-specific course work in geophysical data integration, remote sensing, inversion theory, and other electives that enhance the student’s knowledge of geophysical techniques in the context of data science and machine learning.
Visit the Data Science Program Page to learn more.
Financial Support for Graduate Programs
Research and teaching assistantships are available for students in the Master of Science thesis option and PhD degree programs. Applicants must indicate their interest in receiving financial support at the time they apply. We evaluate that request at the time we review an application for admission to the program. Additionally, the Department awards nearly $100,000 in fellowships/scholarships annually to graduate and undergraduate students combined. The Department considers actively enrolled students for scholarships as they come available.
Financial support is generally not available for non-thesis graduate programs.
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Geophysics minimum advising expectations.
The Department of Geophysics is committed to providing academic advising in support of graduate student scholarly and professional development. For a statement of University policy on graduate advising, see the " Graduate Advising " section.
Each advisor meets with each advisee in Autumn or Winter quarter, beginning in the advisee’s first year, to develop/update a document entitled the expectations agreement that records the agreed-upon approach to the topics detailed in the agreement form. For further details on the department policy of the minimum advising expectations, see the " Geophysics Graduate Advising Section " in the Geophysics bulletin.
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MS Student Milestones
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MS Proposal
- Description : Submit a program proposal for approval by a faculty advisor in the first quarter of enrollment.
- Deadline : By the end of the first quarter of enrollment.
- Form : MS Proposal form
- Description: Each candidate must present and defend the results of their research at a public oral presentation attended by at least two faculty members.
- Deadline: No later than the last day of classes of the quarter the student is graduating. See the Academic Calendar for specific dates.
- Form: MS Oral Presentation
- MS Annual Review
- Description : Discuss degree progress and future plans with the committee. Review to be attended by at least two faculty members.
- Deadline : To be completed by end of Autumn quarter – 2nd year.
- MS Degree Requirements
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Ph.D. Student Milestones
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Pre-Candidacy Ph.D. Annual Review
- Description : For 2nd year Ph.D. students. Discuss degree progress and future plans with the advising committee. More information about the advising committee is here: Geophysics Bulletin
- Deadline : Must be completed by end of the Autumn quarter – 2nd year.
- Pre Candidacy Ph.D. Annual Review
- Ph.D. Requirements
Ph.D. Department Qualifying Examination
- Description : Presentation of the proposed research. Details and deadlines are located the Stanford Bulletin .
- Qualifying Oral Exam
- Application for Ph.D. Candidacy
- Post Candidacy Ph.D. Annual Review
- Description : Discuss degree progress and future plans with the advising committee.
- Deadline : Recommended to be completed no later than Spring quarter of each year. The student’s Ph.D. defense serves as the final year review.
- Ph.D. Degree Requirement Form
Breadth Requirement
- Description : The Breadth Requirement can be met with either secondary research or secondary coursework. More detailed requirements can be found on the Geophysics Bulletin . The Geophysics Department provides up to $1,000 to be used for the breadth projects. The funds can be used to support research and to present results. Students should consult with their advisor and secondary research advisor for guidance on funding support.
- Deadline : The requirement must be complete before students go TGR.
- Second Project Form
- Secondary Coursework Breadth option form
- Secondary Research Advising Expectations Agreement
Teaching Assistantship
- Description : The Teaching Assistantship requirement is detailed in the Geophysics Bulletin . Please notify the Assistant Director of Student Services of TA appointments in order to be assigned to the course.
- Deadline : Students are required to complete this requirement before TGR status.
- Optional form: To be completed before the TA-ship: Teaching assistantship-instructor agreement
- TA Training: Required before the TA-ship TA-Ship Training
- TAing for International Students: International graduate students who wish to be appointed as teaching assistants or course assistants must first be screened by EFS for readiness to use English in a teaching role prior to starting the TA appointment. To make an appointment, a student should visit the following link to enter their information and book an appointment directly with Kristopher Geda . This only needs to be completed prior to the first TA-ship.
- Form: To be completed after the TA-ship Teaching Assistantship Certification
Reading Committee
- Description : Details about the reading committee is located on the Geophysics Bulletin [under program policies].
- Deadline : Must be completed before approval of TGR status or before scheduling defense.
- Doctoral Dissertation Reading Committee Form
- Certification of Thesis Draft
Terminal Graduate Registration [TGR] Status
- Description : After 135 units and all degree requirements have been met, students can apply for TGR status. A description of TGR status is located here .
- Deadline : Prior to the first day of classes
- TGR Form located in Axess
Thesis Defense
- Description : The student defends the dissertation before the defense committee and includes an open session. The defense committee is required to have four members plus a chair from another department. The student is advised to meet with the Assistant Director of Student Services a quarter prior to their defense to review a defense checklist. Two weeks before the defense date, the student is required to submit a University Oral Exam form, Certificate of thesis draft form, a defense flyer, and if applicable, a petition for non-academic council member form if any member on the defense committee is a non-academic council member.
- Deadline : When the thesis is completed. Typically during the 5th year.
- University Oral Examination Form , to be completed by the student two weeks in advance. The student is to completely fill out form and indicate each member of their committee.
- Certification of Thesis Draft , to be completed and approved by all committee members two weeks in advance of the defense date.
- If applicable, Petition for non-academic council member form
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Graduate studies in the Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences focus on understanding and safely managing the Earth and its resources for the future, with degrees leading to careers in industry, government, nonprofit organizations, and academia.
Our curriculum emphasizes the sociocultural facets, or social geology, inherent specifically in hazards-related work and broadly in the fields of geological sciences and engineering.
Our graduate program is flexible, accommodating students’ individual goals and affording specialization for myriad careers in the earth sciences, geophysics, and geological engineering.
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Peruse the degree options to find the program that fits your career goals and interests.
Geology—MS, PhD
Students earning MS or PhD degrees in Geology may choose from diverse career opportunities in disciplines ranging from economic mineralogy, to volcanology and atmospheric studies, to climate change. Geology students are curious about the Earth and how it operates, and their studies often incorporate a significant sociological component, i.e., social geology. For example, the majority of students specializing in volcanology take an interest in not only the geology of volcanoes, but also the hazard awareness and risk mitigation critical to communities affected by volcanic eruptions. Geologic studies rely on remote sensing data collected via satellites and geophysical surveys; therefore, geology students often choose to integrate remote sensing techniques into their studies.
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Geological Engineering—MS, PhD
Studies in geological engineering focus on Earth processes. You will explore both practices for safely adapting geologic features for human use and considerations for adapting human activities for the preservation of the Earth. The application of geophysics and/or remote sensing technologies is vital for the majority of geological engineering studies within the department. For example, students may develop new methods of employing satellite observations and ground-based geophysics to map targets for groundwater, whether for resource development or for understanding groundwater behavior; or they may calibrate satellite-based observations to physical properties on the ground surface to predict the likelihood of surface failure during an earthquake, e.g., by liquefaction.
Geophysics—MS, PhD
The geophysics program is highly quantitative, requiring a firm background in mathematics and physics. You will study the earth through physical measurements, employing theory, laboratory and/or field experimentation, and modeling. Specialties that complement studies in geophysics include reflection seismology, which is primarily used for oil and gas exploration; electrical methods, which aid in groundwater evaluation; magnetic studies, including the use of paleomagnetics to understand the early Earth; and glacial and volcano seismology, focusing on the study of earthquakes and icequakes.
Degree Options
Geology—MS and Geological Engineering—MS offer thesis, report, and coursework options and Geophysics—MS offers thesis and report options.
To complete a doctoral degree, students must complete the following milestones:
- Complete all coursework and research credits (see credit requirements below)
- Pass Qualifying Examination
- Pass Research Proposal Examination
- Prepare and Submit Approved Dissertation
- Pass Final Oral Defense
The minimum credit requirements are as follows:
| Degrees | Credits |
|---|---|
| MS-PhD (minimum) | 30 Credits |
| BS-PhD (minimum) | 60 Credits |
Individual programs may have higher standards and students are expected to know their program's requirements. See the Doctor of Philosophy Requirements website for more information about PhD milestones and related timelines.
This option requires a research thesis prepared under the supervision of the advisor. The thesis describes a research investigation and its results. The scope of the research topic for the thesis should be defined in such a way that a full-time student could complete the requirements for a master’s degree in 12 months or three semesters following the completion of coursework by regularly scheduling graduate research credits.
The minimum requirements are as follows:
| Option Parts | Credits |
|---|---|
| Coursework (minimum) | 20 Credits |
| Thesis research | 6-10 Credits |
| Total (minimum) | 30 Credits |
| Distribution | Credits |
|---|---|
| 5000-6000 series (minimum) | 12 Credits |
| 3000-4000 (maximum) | 12 Credits |
Programs may have stricter requirements and may require more than the minimum number of credits listed here.
This option requires a report describing the results of an independent study project. The scope of the research topic should be defined in such a way that a full-time student could complete the requirements for a master’s degree in twelve months or three semesters following the completion of coursework by regularly scheduling graduate research credits.
Of the minimum total of 30 credits, at least 24 must be earned in coursework other than the project:
| Option Parts | Credits |
|---|---|
| Coursework (minimum) | 24 Credits |
| Report | 2-6 Credits |
| Total (minimum) | 30 Credits |
This option requires a minimum of 30 credits be earned through coursework. A limited number of research credits may be used with the approval of the advisor, department, and Graduate School. See degree requirements for more information.
A graduate program may require an oral or written examination before conferring the degree and may require more than the minimum credits listed here:
| Distribution | Credits |
|---|---|
| 5000-6000 series (minimum) | 18 Credits |
| 3000-4000 (maximum) | 12 Credits |
International, Interdisciplinary Research Opportunities
The majority of our graduate students are involved in international field-oriented research, but some focus on laboratory or computer studies. The department’s research activities cross disciplinary and national borders, spanning the following areas:
- Development of complex computational models of earth systems
- Laboratory experiments analyzing earth material phenomena
- Analysis of remote-sensing data of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere
- Properties of the Earth’s deep interior and its ancient past
- Field measurements of volcanologic, hydrologic, and atmospheric systems
- Seismic imaging of underground oil and gas reservoirs and their properties
Research funding averages nearly $3 million per year for the department. Field research is conducted domestically in Alaska and Yellowstone, as well as in the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula and Lake Superior watershed. Our international efforts bring faculty and student researchers to locations across North and South America, as well as to Australia and Southeast Asia.
Service Programs
Students interested in pursuing an MS degree through the VISTA, Americorps, or Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows program can choose either a Thesis Option or Report Option. The Thesis Option is intended for students who plan to conduct original scientific research in the course of their VISTA, Americorps, or Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows program.
For more information about the VISTA, Americorps, or Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows programs in the GMES department program, please contact: Luke Bowman .
World-Class Facilities
Our department features world-class computer and analytical laboratory facilities. Specialized laboratories include the Laboratory for Atmospheric Remote Sensing, the Subsurface Visualization Laboratory, the Seismology and Petrophysics Laboratory, the Earthquake Seismology Laboratory, the Hydrogeology Laboratory, and the Earth Magnetism Laboratory.
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DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY PhD Project Proposal Option: Mineral Exploration Supervisors: GEOLOGIC CONTEXT AND CHARACTERISATION OF GOLD INDICES AT MEYO ESSA-BIKULA; EBOLOWA SANGMELIMA (South-Cameroun
The main aim of this study is to investigate the geology, genesis, and age of the Mayo Essa-Bikula Gold in the southern Region of Cameroon using morphological, geochemical and geochronological methods. Artisanal gold mining carried out in the Mayo Essa-Bikula region, despite the lack of geological information on its subject, has an economic importance in the fight against poverty in the region. To examine the gold-bearing characteristics (source, morphology) of Mayo Essa-Bikula, field investigations and laboratory work will be carried out. The field investigation will be focused on the geology of the mineralization, both at the local and regional scale. The geological information will give an idea on the nature of the gold host rocks, mineralogy and mode of occurrence in the host rocks if primary indices will be identified. On the other hand, structural geology will allow the understanding of the structural control of mineralization at the local scale. Other field observations will be based on soil profile descriptions to determine the depth and thickness of ore and prudent to sampling of the gold grains gravel, associates of heavy minerals and other minerals of quality gem like Garnet and Amethyst quartz that have been reported in this area. Laboratory investigations will be focused on the petrography, detrital mineral morphology, geochemistry and geochronology. Petrographic analysis will be enabled by the fabrication of thin sections from host rocks for microscopic observations in the University of Yaounde I, Cameroon. Morphological analysis will be done in the University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon; whereby each gold grain will be classified with respect to its colour, gain size, type of fracture, shape, and form (degree of roundness). These observations will enable the determination the proximal or distal origins. Geochemical analysis to be done on both fresh rock samples and gold grains will be based on major, rare earth elements and trace elements using Laser Ablation- Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICPMS), which will reveal the concentration in trace elements like Fe, Ga, Mg, Ti, V, Cr, Ni etc in the gold, and the ratios of Ga/Mg with respect to Fe concentration, will be calculated in order to determine whether these gold are magmatic or metamorphic in origin. Geochronology will be done by U-Pd isotope dating the gold host rocks using Laser Ablation- Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS), this will permit the determination of the age of the primary source of gold. Key words: Gold, geology, morphology, geochemistry, geochronology, Mayo Essa-Bikula, South Cameroon.
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A review of the current state of knowledge on gold mineralisation in Benin Republic, West Africa
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Gold in Benin occurs as primary and alluvial forms in various deposits and occurrences. The mineralisation has a regional distribution covering, in particular, the Atacora area (Natitingou) and the regions of Bembèrèkè, Djougou and Dunkassa which are between the 9th and 11th parallel north. The data collected during previous work allow us to recognise the main style of primary gold as being quartz-vein hosted. This style occurs principally in quartzite, mica schist, schist and amphibolite lithologies, outcropping in the criss-crossing of the faults and the rugged relief. The mineralised veins are milky, deformed and gold is associated with sulphides and tourmaline. In these veins, gold exhibits three forms: free native metal, tellurides, and combined or included in sulphides. These gold-bearing quartz veins would proceed from hydrothermal solutions related to granitic mass. Classical characteristics available about the primary gold mineralisation in Bénin are inadequate to better clarify its geodynamic context. However, it has some similarities with deposits of the Precambrian terranes in adjacent countries (Pourra deposit in Burkina Faso and Kalana deposit in Mali) which are characterised by epigenetic gold deposits in Precambrian metamorphic terranes. Also, the vein gold of Bénin are mostly located in Precambrian metamorphosed sedimentary and volcanic formations ; these could also have the epigenetic disseminated gold style like in some West African deposits (Ashanti deposit).
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The Bétaré Oya district has a substrate composed of the Neoproterozoic metavolcanic-metasedimentary rocks of the Lom Belt in eastern Cameroon. The district is well-known for alluvial gold mining activities, however, the primary gold mineralization has received little attention. In the current study, we newly report geological, ore mineralogy, fluid inclusion microthermometric, laser Raman spectroscopy, and stable isotope data from auriferous veins of the Lom Belt to characterize the style of gold mineralization and to constrain the origin of the oreforming fluids. The auriferous quartz veins are laminated, fractured, N-to NE-trending, and spatially associated with the Bétaré Oya Shear Zone. Fieldwork coupled with microscopic examination and the textural relationships of ore minerals revealed two stages of mineralization. The first stage is characterized by the presence of pyrite, sphalerite, galena, chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite, hematite, petzite, hessite, wolframite, electrum, and gold, while the second stage is characterized by the presence of a later deposition of galena and pyrite, as well as minor greenockite. The gangue minerals are quartz, sericite, muscovite, chlorite, calcite, ankerite, and barite, whereas the supergene assemblage (stage 3) includes goethite, hematite, covellite, and enargite. Two fluid inclusion assemblages containing three types of inclusions are identified in mineralized quartz veins. Assemblage 1 consists of gold-related types 1 and 2 with daughter minerals consisting of nahcolite, magnesite, and arsenolamprite (black native arsenic), whereas assemblage 2 consists of post-gold type 3 fluid inclusions. Type 1 has H 2 O-NaCl-CO 2 ± N 2 ± CH 4 primary fluid inclusions (FI), with a Tm CO2 ranging from − 59.8 to − 56.6 • C, salinities from 0.5 to 10.8 wt% NaCl eq., densities from 0.87 to 1.00 g.cm − 3 , and total homogenization temperatures between 280 and 360 • C. Type 2 contains CO 2 (±H 2 O-NaCl) ± N 2 ± CH 4 FI that exhibit Tm CO2 ranging between − 60.0 and − 56.7 • C, Th CO2 from 13 to 25 • C, and densities between 0.73 and 0.85 g.cm − 3. Type 3 shows H 2 O-NaCl FI with salinities between 0.2 and 10.1 wt% NaCl eq., densities between 0.82 and 0.98 g.cm − 3 , and total homogenization temperatures from 160 to 235 • C. Measured δ 18 O for gold-bearing quartz (+11.5 to +16.0‰), δD from FI (− 50.6 to − 21.8‰), δ 13 C from FI (− 5.8 to − 5.5‰), and δ 34 S from galena and pyrite grains (+5.3‰ and +8.2‰, respectively) suggest a metamorphic source as most likely for the ore-forming fluids and sulfur, although a mantle CO 2 contribution cannot be ruled out. The gold deposition probably took place by fluid-rock interaction and fluid unmixing at ~310 • C and at a depth of about 6-9 km. The ore-forming fluid was a low salinity (~6.2 wt% NaCl eq.) H 2 O-NaCl-CO 2 ± N 2 ± CH 4 solution. These data revealed that the Lom Belt gold mineralization is best classified as a mesozonal orogenic gold deposit.
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Open Journal of Geology
Christopher Agyingi
Open Journal of geology
Boniface Kankeu
Microchemical characterization of placer gold grains from the Meyos- Essabikoula area, Ntem complex, southern Cameroon
Gold occurs as a native metal, usually containing silver, and in some cases mercury, copper, and palladium. It may also occur as inclusions within sulfur-rich minerals, such as pyrite and arsenopyrite. The style and variety of gold mineralization is influenced by the geological setting, chemistry of the ore fluids, and the nature of their interactions with rocks. Gold grains liberated from bedrock into surficial sediments during weathering and erosion are chemically stable and may be characterized according to their mineralogy: i.e the alloy composition and suite of mineral inclusions revealed within polished sections, characteristics faithful to gold from the hypogene source. This approach has been applied to placer gold grains from the Meyos-Essabikoula area, Cameroon, where the source of gold is not yet confirmed due to poor outcrop exposure. A total of 221 alluvial gold grains from 10 sites, tributaries of Sing and Bivele River over the Ntem Complex have been studied using Electron Probe Micro-Analysis (EMPA) to determine the concentration of minor alloying metals, (notably Au, Ag, Cu, and Hg) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) in order to evaluate the assemblage of mineral inclusions within the gold. Most of the grains are sub-rounded with pitted surfaces and inclusions of pyrrhotite, acanthite, and chalcopyrite were observed. The grains are AueAg alloys ranging from 54.4 to 99.8 wt% Au, 0.1-48.4 wt% Ag, 0.1-0.8 wt% Hg and 0-0.3 wt% Cu. The presence of Fe oxide (magnetite) inclusions containing Cr and V (to around 5 wt %) has not been reported elsewhere and suggests a strong interaction between hot reducing ore fluids and local mafic lithologies.
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BISSEGUE Jean Claude
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The Proposal is normally 3,000-5,000 (M.S.) or 5,000-10,000 (Ph.D.) words of text (excluding figures, tables, appendices, and references), and should be well written, concise, and precise. The text should be 1.5-spaced or double-spaced with 1" margins, and pages should be numbered (line numbering is suggested).
Approved by the Program Faculty, 03/23/2007. The Dissertation Proposal Guide (DPG) provides guidance for the preparation of proposals for PhD students in the Geology and Geophysics Program. The DPG is similar in many ways to the "Grant Proposal Guide" of the National Science Foundation. The final version of the proposal must be submitted to ...
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A core of graduate courses, included in the minimum of 30 semester hours required for all Ph.D.'s, is specified for students completing the Ph.D. in geophysics. This core coursework is designed to assure competency in appropriate subject matter at the Ph.D. level. The number of required courses is limited, so that the student is free to design ...
Work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geophysics is designed to give candidates a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of their professional field, and training in methods of research. ... research proposal should be approved at a meeting of the student's advisory committee, at which time the feasibility of the proposed ...
Minimum Requirements for Geophysics Ph.D.: 35 credits. Complete the graduate general university requirements. Complete the Ph.D. degree requirements. Complete and pass a written and oral comprehensive examination. Complete and submit a written thesis proposal for approval.
Our non-thesis option is designed for students wishing to advance their knowledge of geophysics through a professional degree. This 30-credit program includes 12 credits of required courses, and 18 additional credits of electives. Students may work with their advisor to customize a degree to address specific interests and career goals.
Geophysics—MS, PhD. Geophysics is highly quantitative, requiring a firm background in mathematics and physics. Students study a wide-range of topics including the physics of earthquakes and seismic energy propagation, development and integration of several aspects of reservoir characterization using data from actual oil and gas fields, or ...
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The Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences offers MS and PhD degrees in Geological Engineering, Geology, and Geophysics. Graduate study in the department focuses broadly on understanding and safely managing the Earth and its resources for the future.
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Candidates in the Geophysics PhD program must demonstrate general proficiency in mathematics, physics, and geology. Some graduate courses explicitly require prerequisite courses, as listed below: ... PhD proposals can take place Monday‐Friday, with starting times between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., during the Fall and Spring terms.
The Resource Geophysics Academy at Imperial College London will carry out world class research and train PhD students in geophysics. It provides an excellent opportunity for well-qualified students to gain a PhD degree from Imperial in a technology-oriented discipline that the world needs for long-term development goals. ... Research proposal ...
The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry. A fully funded PhD position is available in the group of Professor Carbone (Department of Chemistry) and Professor Taylor (Department of Earth Science) at the University of Manchester starting from September 2024. Read more.
The Ph.D. program in geophysics in the Department of Geosciences at KFUPM was commenced in September 2017. The program is based on a balanced approach and combines excellence in education with basic and applied research relevant to the discovery and recovery of hydrocarbon. In case of part-time students, there is an altogether one full year ...
Applied Geophysics. PGR-RA-71. The Applied Geophysics group focuses on the characterisation of the earth's subsurface at a range of scales using a varied range of geophysical methods that find a diverse range of applications including, but not limited to, oil and gas exploration, approaches to long-term carbon sequestration in subsurface ...
The thesis research advisor, Geophysics Graduate Faculty Advisor, and Department Chair must sign a petition indicating approval of the change to a thesis-based MS degree and it must be filed with the department academic advisor. ... Proposals are preceded by the distribution of a 5 to 10 page (10 page suggested maximum for text) written ...
Candidates in the Geophysics PhD program must demonstrate general proficiency in mathematics, physics, and geology. Some graduate courses explicitly require prerequisite courses, as listed below: ... PhD proposals can take place Monday‐Friday, with starting times between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., during the Fall and Spring terms.
Geophysical Research Letters is a gold open access journal that publishes high-impact, innovative, and timely communications-length articles on major advances spanning all of the major geoscience disciplines. Papers should have broad and immediate implications meriting rapid decisions and high visibility.