Informal Concentrations in Geology
Although formal graduate concentrations are not offered, two informal concentrations have been developed for Master's students as a guide: Tectonics, and Geomorphology. For information on the recommended curriculum for these concentrations, see the sections below.
Tectonics
Program
Interests embraced by the faculty within the field of tectonics range from modern to Paleozoic plate interactions, to the development of cratonal basins far from plate margins. Data from many fields of Geology, including Geochemistry, Geophysics, Marine Geology, Paleontology, Petrology, Sedimentology, Structural Geology, and Active Tectonics are being brought together in an attempt to understand tectonic processes and to unravel tectonic history, especially of regions around the Pacific Rim. The diversity of interests of the geologists involved and their field orientation are perhaps the program's most notable features.
Example Course Schedule
A Master's degree in Geology may be attained by submitting a successfully completed program of 30 well-chosen units to the Department of Geology at San José State University. A recommended program of courses at the graduate level includes:
| Suggested Electives | Units |
|---|---|
|
4 |
|
4 |
|
4 |
|
4 |
|
2 |
|
2 |
|
4 |
Geomorphology
Program
The following courses are strongly recommended to give the student adequate preparation for a career in Geomorphology and Tectonic Geomorphology.
| Suggested Electives | Units |
|
4 |
|
4 |
|
4 |
|
4 |
|
4 |
|
4 |
|
3 |
|
4 |
|
4 |
|
4 |
|
TBA |
|
3 |