2013-2014 GRADUATE BULLETIN - The University of Akron

Graduate Studies 37
3350:687 History of Geographic Thought
3350:600, 601 Seminar (6 credits)
• Geotechniques Requirements (9 credits)
3350:505 Geographic Information Systems
3350:540 Cartography
3350:547 Remote Sensing
• Geotechniques Electives (9 credits)
3350:507 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
3350:541 Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
3350:542 Cartographic Theory and Design
3350:544 Applications in Cartography and GIS
3350:545 GIS Database Design
3350:546 GIS Programming and Customization
3350:549 Advanced Remote Sensing
• Geography and Planning Electives (9 credits)
Graduate courses from the Department of Geography and Planning
Any course taken outside the department must be approved in advance by the student’s graduate
advisor or department chair
No more than three credits of 3350:698 Independent Reading and Research
Master of Arts (Geography/Urban Planning)
(335011MA: Thesis Option)
(335003MA: Nonthesis Option)
(Admissions currently suspended)
NOTE: The M.A. in Geography/Urban Planning is now being administerd by the
Department of Public Administation and Urban Studies.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the graduate application and official transcripts applicants must submit
two letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose. Applications are
accepted on a rolling basis.
Thesis Option
• Core Requirements (30 credits)
3350:505 Geographic Information Systems
3350:532 Land Use Planning Law
3350:537 Planning Analysis and Projection Methods
3350:538 Land Use Planning Methods
3350:539 History of Urban Design and Planning
3350:581 Research Methods in Geography and Planning
3350:583 Spatial Analysis
3350:630 Planning Theory
3350:631 Facilities Planning
3350:600, 601 Seminar (3 credits)
• Geography and Planning Electives (15 credits)
Graduate courses from the Department of Geography and Planning
Any course taken outside the department must be approved in advance by the student’s graduate
advisor or department chair
No more than three credits of 3350:698 Independent Reading and Research
• 3350:685 Planning Internship (3 credits)
• Thesis
At least 9 credits and no more than 15 credits of 3350:699.
Nonthesis Option
• Core Requirements (30 credits)
3350:505 Geographic Information Systems
3350:532 Land Use Planning Law
3350:537 Planning Analysis and Projection Methods
3350:538 Land Use Planning Methods
3350:539 History of Urban Design and Planning
3350:581 Research Methods in Geography and Planning
3350:583 Spatial Analysis
3350:630 Planning Theory
3350:631 Facilities Planning
3350:600, 601 Seminar (3 credits)
• Geography and Planning Electives (15 credits)
Graduate courses from the Department of Geography and Planning
Any course taken outside the department must be approved in advance by the student’s graduate
advisor or department chair
No more than three credits of 3350:698 Independent Reading and Research
• 3350:685 Planning Internship (3 credits)
Geology
Admission Requirements
In addition to the graduate application and official transcripts applicants should submit
three letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose.
Master of Science
• Complete a minimum of 30 credits of which at least 10 credits shall be at the 600
level and no more than two in research problems and six in thesis research.
• In all geology M.S. degree programs except Engineering Geology, at least 22
graduate credits shall be geology courses.
• A proficiency exam is taken during the student’s first semester in the M.S. program.
Students who demonstrate a lack of knowledge in areas related to their
thesis topics may be required to take additional or remedial courses as suggested
by the examining committee. Students may not begin formal thesis work until the
proficiency exam has been completed. (Formal thesis work includes the thesis
proposal and/or thesis research credits) Field camp can be taken for graduate
credit; however, it will not count toward the 30 credits for the M.S. in the geology
and geophysics specializations.
• Core Requirements:
3370:680 Seminar in Geology 2
3370:699 Master’s Thesis 6
• Oral presentation and defense of thesis.
Degree Specialization
The program of each individual will be adapted to his/her career objectives.
Geology
(337000MS)
The minimal background for admission without deficiency should include a six-credit
geology field camp course and equivalents to courses in mineralogy, petrology,
structural geology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, and any two upper level geology
courses.
Students should have completed the equivalent of a minimum of six semester
courses in introductory chemistry, physics, biology, calculus or equivalents; including
at least one semester of calculus, physics and chemistry. All courses should be
taught for science/mathematics/engineering majors.
The academic background of each incoming graduate student will be reviewed during
the student’s first semester by the graduate advisor, thesis advisor, and department
chair to determine whether background deficiencies exist for his/her planned
program of study.
Earth Science
(337001MS)
Equivalents of the current geology courses for the University’s B.A. in geology are
required. Course program will be selected to provide the student with a well-rounded
background in lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. Those who will be teachers
must take 5500:780 Seminar in Curricular and Instructional Studies: Earth Science,
or equivalent.
Geophysics
(337002MS)
Equivalents of the geology, cognate science and mathematics requirements for the
University’s B.S. in geophysics are required.
Engineering Geology
(337003MS)
This program is for the graduate engineer and geologist who wishes to broaden
expertise in the other field. The entering student who has some deficiencies in either
engineering or geology may have to satisfy one or more of the following requirements
while proceeding with graduate studies. A committee of engineering geology
faculty will determine appropriate coursework on an individual basis.
3370:101 Introductory Physical Geology 4
3370:210 Geomorphology 3
3370:350 Structural Geology 4
3450:221,2,3 Analytical Geometry Calculus I, II, III 12
4300:201 Statics 3
4300:202 Introduction to Mechanics of Solids 3
4300:313 Soil Mechanics 3
4300:314 Geotechnical Engineering 3
• Required courses:
Graduate Geology Courses 18
Graduate Engineering Courses 8
Environmental Geology
(337004MS)
Equivalents of the University’s B.S. degree in natural science (biology, chemistry,
geology, mathematics, or physics) or engineering, plus the equivalent of the University’s
minor in geology and Geology Field Camp I and II are required. As many
as eight credits may be selected from engineering, biology and/or geography with
the approval of a geology advisor.