University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences 10 courses 30 total credits
The Department of Earth Sciences focuses on advancing our understanding of earth and applying that knowledge to problems of societal importance. Our faculty members apply interdisciplinary approaches to three main themes: (1) climate change, (2) geohazards, volcanology and geodynamics, and (3) water and environment. Both thesis and project tracks are offered. Graduate studies aim to prepare students for professional careers in industry or government (both tracks) or to continue to a doctoral program (thesis track). Students receive specialized training in their selected focus area and are exposed to the full breadth of the department's expertise to provide balance and career flexibility.
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Required Core
(excluding GLY 526 , ERT 599 , ERT 633 , ERT 700 , Seminar/SEM and Tutorial/TUT courses) 21 credits formal Graduate Level GLY LEC/LLB courses.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ERT 501 | Elements of Geol. Res. | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 24 credits | |
Culminating Experience: Thesis
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ERT 633 | Graduate Research | 1-12 |
| ERT 700 | Thesis Guidance | 1-12 |
| Total Culminating Experience: Thesis | 6 credits | |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ERT 501 | Elements of Geol. Res. | 3 |
| ERT 514 | Hydrogeology | 3 |
| ERT 531 | Volcanology | 3 |
| ERT 545 or ERT 547 | Glacial Geology or Glaciology | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 12 credits | |
Geology Specialization
Graduate level GLY course work of choice with approval from advisor.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ERT 548 | Quaternary Geology Sem | 1-3 |
| ERT 595 | Environmental Geosciences Sem | 1 |
| ERT 597 | Geohaz Volc & Geodynamics Sem | 1-4 |
| Total Geology Specialization | 12 credits | |
Culminating Experience: Project
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ERT 633 | Graduate Research | 1-12 |
| Total Culminating Experience: Project | 6 credits | |
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