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OFFICE: Chemistry/Geology 204<br />
Geological Sciences TELEPHONE: (619) 594-5586<br />
In the College of Sciences FAX: (619) 594-4372<br />
EMAIL: department.office@geology.sdsu.edu<br />
WEB SITE: www.geology.sdsu.edu<br />
Faculty<br />
Gary H. Girty, Ph.D., Professor of Geological Sciences,<br />
Chair of Department<br />
Patrick L. Abbott, Ph.D., Professor of Geological Sciences<br />
Steven M. Day, Ph.D., Professor of Geological Sciences,<br />
TheRollin and Caroline Eckis Chair in Seismology<br />
Clive E. Dorman, Ph.D., Professor of Geological Sciences<br />
David Huntley, Ph.D., Professor of Geological Sciences<br />
George R. Jiracek, Ph.D., Professor of Geological Sciences<br />
David L. Kimbrough, Ph.D., Professor of Geological Sciences<br />
C. Monte Marshall, Ph.D., Professor of Geological Sciences<br />
Gary L. Peterson, Ph.D., Professor of Geological Sciences<br />
Thomas K. Rockwell, Ph.D., Professor of Geological Sciences<br />
Eric G. Frost, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Geological Sciences<br />
Kathryn W. Thorbjarnarson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of<br />
Geological Sciences (Graduate Adviser)<br />
William J. Wallace, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Geological<br />
Sciences and Physics<br />
Eric M. Riggs, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Geological Sciences<br />
Barry B. Hanan, Ph.D., Resident Isotope Geochemist<br />
Robert J. Mellors, Ph.D., Resident Computer Geoscientist<br />
Adjunct Faculty<br />
Ronald Blom, Ph.D., Geological Sciences<br />
Robert Crippen, Ph.D., Geological Sciences<br />
Thomas A. Demere, Ph.D., Biology and Geological Sciences<br />
Ruth A. Harris, Ph.D., Geological Sciences<br />
George L. Kennedy, Ph.D., Geological Sciences<br />
Charles F. Kluth, Ph.D., Geological Sciences<br />
Mark Legg, Ph.D., Geological Sciences<br />
Harold W. Magistrale, Ph.D., Geological Sciences<br />
Donn L. Marrin, Ph.D., Geological Sciences<br />
David Okaya, Ph.D., Geological Sciences<br />
Andres Polit, Ph.D., Geological Sciences<br />
Douglas G. Pyle, Ph.D., Geological Sciences<br />
James C. Scheihing, M.S., Geological Sciences<br />
David G. Waggoner, Ph.D., Geological Sciences<br />
Charles M. Woodruff, Ph.D., Geological Sciences<br />
The Rollin and Caroline Eckis Chair<br />
in Seismology<br />
A gift from Rollin and Caroline Eckis, combined with matching<br />
funds from the Atlantic Richfield Company and contributions<br />
from SDSU faculty and staff, established The Rollin and Caroline<br />
Eckis Chair in Seismology at SDSU. The late Rollin Eckis was<br />
former president of Richfield Oil Company and vice chairman of<br />
the board of Atlantic Richfield Company.<br />
The first appointee to the Chair, Dr. Steven M. Day, conducts<br />
research on the mechanics of earthquakes and earthquake<br />
hazards.<br />
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Associateships<br />
Graduate teaching associateships in geological sciences are<br />
available to a limited number of qualified students. Application<br />
forms and additional information may be secured from the graduate<br />
adviser of the department.<br />
General Information<br />
The Department of Geological Sciences offers graduate study<br />
leading to the Master of Science degree in geological sciences.<br />
The program emphasizes research and an advanced set of<br />
courses. Faculty research activities comprise a broad spectrum of<br />
expertise, including both theoretical and applied interests.<br />
Opportunities exist for integrated field and laboratory research.<br />
The department is equipped to support research in geophysics,<br />
groundwater hydrology, oceanography and geochemistry as well<br />
as the classic areas of mineralogy, petrology, structural geology,<br />
stratigraphy and paleontology. Laboratories devoted to geochronology,<br />
isotopes, clay mineral analysis, soils, paleomagnetism,<br />
and whole rock analysis, as well as the Allison Center (paleontology),<br />
support the graduate research program.<br />
A cooperative integrated program in earth sciences with the<br />
Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de<br />
Ensenada (CICESE) leading to a master’s degree from SDSU and<br />
a Doctor of Science from CICESE provides advanced training in<br />
research and study at the highest academic level.<br />
The <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> area enjoys a mild climate which permits year<br />
round field activity. An interesting and diverse geological environment<br />
provides many opportunities for research in the local<br />
area. Many graduate students are supported in their work by<br />
grants and contracts from government and industry.<br />
Section I.<br />
Master’s Degree Program<br />
Admission to Graduate Study<br />
All students must satisfy the general requirements for admission<br />
to classified graduate standing as described in Part Two of<br />
this bulletin. In addition, all students should satisfy the following<br />
requirements in order to achieve classified standing and enroll in<br />
graduate courses.<br />
1. Have preparation in geological sciences, mathematics,<br />
chemistry, and physics at least equivalent to the minimum<br />
required for the bachelor’s degree in geological sciences at<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Undergraduate grade point<br />
average should be at least 2.5, with a 2.75 in the last 60<br />
units. Students with degrees in majors other than geological<br />
sciences may be admitted with postbaccalaureate<br />
standing while deficiencies are being remedied.<br />
2. Have successfully completed all courses listed as deficiencies.<br />
3. Have a minimum GRE General Test combined verbal and<br />
quantitative score of 1000, with no less than 450 in the
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