Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] [Geophysics] From University of Utah

Learning Outcomes

• Mastery of geophysical knowledge and skills that permits success as a professional geophysicist in academia, industry or public service.
• Completion of a major body of original geophysical research, the results of which are published in peer-reviewed professional venues.
• Proficiency in accessing and utilizing the professional scientific literature.
• Proficiency in accessing and utilizing the professional scientific literature.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication of scientific results.
• Thorough understanding of the origin and composition of the geologic materials that make up the Earth.
• Thorough understanding of the dynamic geologic processes that operate within the Earth’s interior and on its surface.
• Thorough understanding of geologic time, in both relative and absolute terms, and how geologic time is measured.