The Department of
Geology offers a comprehensive
course of study leading to the M.S. or Ph.D. degree. Our degree
programs allow for great flexibility and a personalized course of study.
In the
graduate
programs, emphasis is placed on research designed not only to
advance
the understanding of the geological sciences, but also to solve
societal
problems. Research projects mentored by our faculty thus span a range
of basic and applied research and have been externally funded by
a variety of sources including: NASA, NSF, Ohio SeaGrant, Ohio
Department of Transportation, Ohio DNR.
Faculty and students are currently working on research project with
field sites from various projects on each continent and in several
ocean basins.
Degree programs are available in the
following specialties:
