Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Geology
An approved program for each candidate may be designed in consultation with the advisor on the basis 
of each individual's objectives. The program shall include not less than 30 semester units earned beyond 
the bachelor's degree in 200-level and 100-level courses approved for graduate credit. All candidates are 
required to submit a master's thesis.
 
 
 

Plan A (With Thesis)	Units
Units listed are semester units
A. Geology 285 - Seminar.................................................................	2 - 4
B. At least twelve units selected with the advisor's approval from :      Geology 205, 213, 214, 220, 222, 231, 234, 238, 255,     296...................	12 - 24
C. Electives chosen with the advisor's      approval...............................................	0 - 12
D. Geology 299 - Master's Thesis.....................................................................	4
E. An oral examination scheduled through the student's graduate advisor
F. A demonstration of competency in written English      (via one of the Geology 200-level courses).
G. Oral presentation of thesis research.
H. Completion of the thesis and submission in final form to the       Departmental Graduate Committee and the Graduate Division       of the University six weeks prior to the date the degree is to be       conferred.

 
 

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