The topic list for this project is: geophysics, historical geology, geochemistry and earth materials, geomorphology, and geological resources and hazards.
In order to gain a minor in geology you must gain at least 6 points from Introduction to Geology and 5 points from either Field Geology, Experimental Geology, Computational Geology, or Theoretical Greology.
In order to gain a major in geology you must complete the associate program core courses or you must already have an associate degree* (or higher) and complete at least 5 points from Introduction to Geology and 5 points from either Field Geology, Experimental Geology, Computational Geology, or Theoretical Greology, and another 10 points from other projects.
* — This assumes that the mathematical preparation from the school where you completed the associate degree program covers all of the topics from the MAST program. If it does not, then the necessary projects must be completed as part of your associate degree program.
The topic list for this project is: site survey, record keeping, collection of samples, sample handling in the field, sample conservation, field testing, and mapping.
The topic list for this project is: setting up a geology lab, planning an experiment, constructing apparatus, experimental electronics, chemical processes, sample preparation and display, computer hardware, sensors, control, calibration, error analysis, conducting an experiment and collecting data, and data analysis.
The topic list for this project is: symbolic computation, numerical computation, visualization, data analysis, dynamical system modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, image enhancement, computational fluid dynamics, circuit simulation, and device modeling.
The topic list for this project is: vector and tensor analysis, ordinary differential equations, matrix algebra, Fourier analysis, vector spaces, complex analysis, special functions, calculus of variations, the Laplace transform, partial differential equations, integral equations, group theory, discrete mathematics, and probability and statistics.
The topic list for this project is: gravitation, geochronology, heat transfer, geomagnetism, geoelectrics, seismology, radial structure of the earth, and plate tectonics.
The topic list for this project is: solar system formation, earth formation, origin of life, geologic time, relative dating, radiometric dating, paleontology, precambrian era, paleozoic era, mesozoic era, and cenozoic era.
The topic list for this project is: thermodynamics, solutions and multicomponent systems, chemical kinetics, aquatic chemistry, trace elements in igneous processes, radiogenic isotope geochemistry, stable isotope geochemistry, cosmochemistry, chemistry of the mantle and core, crustal geochemistry, the chemistry of weathering, soil chemistry, stream chemistry, organic geochemistry, and oceans as chemical systems.
The topic list for this project is: minerals, crystallography, crystal chemistry, igneous rock, metamorphic rock, sedimentary rock, and soils.
The topic list for this project is: geomorphic systems, tectonic landforms, structural landforms, weathering landforms, Karst landforms, fluvial landforms, glacial landforms, glaciofluvial landforms, periglacial landforms, aeolian landscapes, coastal landscapes, ancient landscapes, and the growth and decay of oceanic islands.
The topic list for this project is: formation of mineral deposits, interpretation of mineral deposits, chromite deposits, nickel and copper sulfide deposits, platinum-group element (PGE) deposits, porphyry deposit, Skarn deposits, volcanic-associated massive sulfide (VMS) deposits, sediment-hosted massive zinc-lead sulfide (SMS) deposits, sediment-hosted stratiform copper (SSC) deposits, Mississippi Valley-type (MVT) zinc-lead deposits, uranium deposits, precambrian iron-formations, gold deposits, and petroleum.
In order to gain a second minor (or a minor following an Associate Degree) you must gain at least 6 points from a 200-level project and 5 from another project.
In order to gain a major you must gain have complete the bachelor program requirements and complete at least 15 points from 200-level projects and 43 points from other projects.
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