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Program Information

The Department of Geological Sciences offers programs leading to the Master of Science (thesis), the Master of Science in Teaching (non-thesis), and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees in geology. Minimum requirements for these degrees are described in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.

For admission to graduate status in the Department of Geological Sciences, a student must have a baccalaureate degree with a major in geology or a related field or its equivalent. Deficiencies in undergraduate preparation can be corrected by completing the undergraduate courses without credit while enrolled as a graduate student.

Applicants should take the GRE general test. The scores of this examination must be reported to the Department of Geological Sciences. Three letters of recommendation are also required for admission to the doctoral program and for financial aid applications at any level.

A minimum of 32 semester hours of graduate level courses are required for the Master of Science in geology. At least 24 hours must be in organized graduate-level geology courses (excluding research, teaching, special projects, etc.). Six hours of thesis research credit are required. All master’s degrees are terminal; a separate and new application for admission to the doctoral program is required.

For the Master of Science in Teaching degree, at least 36 hours are required. Six of these hours must be in GLY 6943 ( cr.) and at least 24 must be in organized graduate-level geology courses. The remaining 6 hours must be in approved electives. A minor in education is required. Candidates also must pass the final oral examination.

90 semester hours of graduate-level class work are required for the Ph.D., including organized course work, individual work, supervised research and teaching, advanced research, dissertation, special projects, or courses in a related field.

The Department offers a combined bachelor’s/master’s degree program. Contact the graduate coordinator for information.

For more information, please see the program page below and our department website: http://geology.ufl.edu.

Degrees Offered with a Major in Geology

  • Doctor of Philosophy
    • without a concentration
    • concentration in Climate Science
    • concentration in Hydrologic Sciences
    • concentration in Tropical Conservation and Development
    • concentration in Wetland Sciences
  • Master of Science
    • without a concentration
    • concentration in Hydrologic Sciences
    • concentration in Tropical Conservation and Development
    • concentration in Wetland Sciences
    • concentration in Climate Science
  • Master of Science in Teaching
    • without a concentration
    • concentration in Climate Science
    • concentration in Tropical Conservation and Development
    • concentration in Wetland Sciences

Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.

Geology Program Courses

Course List
Code Title Credits
BOT 5305Paleobotany3
GLY 5156Geologic Evolution of North America3
GLY 5246Geochemistry3
GLY 5245Hydrogeochemistry3
GLY 5247Surface and Ground Water Interactions3
GLY 5255Organic Geochemistry and Geobiology3
GLY 5328Advanced Igneous Petrology3
GLY 5455Introduction to Geophysics and Tectonics3
GLY 5466Seismology and Earth Structure3
GLY 5468Terrestrial Gravity and Magnetism3
GLY 5558CSedimentology3
GLY 5576Continental Margin Stratigraphy3
GLY 5705Geomorphology3
GLY 5736Marine Geology3
GLY 5786LTopics in Field Geology2
GLY 5827Ground Water Geology3
GLY 6075Global Climate Change: Past, Present, and Future3
GLY 6297Topics in Geochemistry3
GLY 6425Tectonics3
GLY 6519Stratigraphy and Timescales3
GLY 6826Hydrogeologic Modeling3
GLY 6862Quantitative Methods in Earth Sciences3
GLY 6905Individual Work1-4
GLY 6931Seminar1
GLY 6932Special Topics in Geology1-3
GLY 6971Research for Master's Thesis1-15
GLY 7979Advanced Research1-12
GLY 7980Research for Doctoral Dissertation1-15

Geological Sciences Departmental Courses

Course List by Depts
Code Title Credits
BOT 5305Paleobotany3
GLY 5156Geologic Evolution of North America3
GLY 5245Hydrogeochemistry3
GLY 5246Geochemistry3
GLY 5247Surface and Ground Water Interactions3
GLY 5255Organic Geochemistry and Geobiology3
GLY 5328Advanced Igneous Petrology3
GLY 5455Introduction to Geophysics and Tectonics3
GLY 5466Seismology and Earth Structure3
GLY 5468Terrestrial Gravity and Magnetism3
GLY 5558CSedimentology3
GLY 5576Continental Margin Stratigraphy3
GLY 5705Geomorphology3
GLY 5736Marine Geology3
GLY 5786LTopics in Field Geology2
GLY 5827Ground Water Geology3
GLY 6075Global Climate Change: Past, Present, and Future3
GLY 6256Chemical Biomarkers in Aquatic Ecosystems3
GLY 6297Topics in Geochemistry3
GLY 6425Tectonics3
GLY 6519Stratigraphy and Timescales3
GLY 6738Estuarine Systems3
GLY 6826Hydrogeologic Modeling3
GLY 6862Quantitative Methods in Earth Sciences3
GLY 6905Individual Work1-4
GLY 6931Seminar1
GLY 6932Special Topics in Geology1-3
GLY 6971Research for Master's Thesis1-15
GLY 7979Advanced Research1-12
GLY 7980Research for Doctoral Dissertation1-15
PCB 5307CLimnology4

Geology (PHD)

SLO 1     Knowledge        
Students will articulate orally and in writing the results and applications of their research and scholarship, using the basic concepts, theories, and observational findings related to Earth materials and processes, as they pertain to the student's research

SLO 2     Skills     
Students will analyze data in the published literature; synthesize analog and digital datasets to produce original geologic maps and/or datasets; apply the scientific method to analysis of published and self-generated data

SLO 3     Professional Behavior   
Students will conduct research in an ethical and responsible manner

Geology (MS)   

SLO 1     Knowledge        
Students will articulate orally and in writing the results and applications of their research and scholarship, using the basic concepts, theories, and observational findings related to Earth materials and processes, as they pertain to the student's research.

SLO 2     Skills     
Students will analyze data in the published literature; synthesize analog and digital datasets to produce original geologic maps and/or datasets; apply the scientific method to analysis of published and self-generated data.

SLO 3     Professional Behavior   
Students will conduct research in an ethical and responsible manner.

Geology (MST) 

SLO 1     Knowledge        
Students articulate orally and in writing the results and applications of their scholarship, demonstrating a proficiency in the basic concepts, theories, and observational findings related to Earth materials and processes, as they pertain to educational standards established at the state or national level.

SLO 2     Skills     
Students will create, select and implement: (1) specific learning goals, (2) appropriate pedagogy and instructional materials and (3) evaluation strategies aligned with goals, using knowledge of subject matter, learners and classroom management.

SLO 3     Professional Behavior   
Students will conduct research and teach in an ethical and responsible manner

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