Graduate Students

The Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in earth science, geology, and meteorology. The departmental faculty includes scientists in earth science (1), geology (10), and meteorology (5). The main office and earth science and geology faculty are located in the Science I Building. Graduate students are generally provided office space near those faculty with whom they work most closely to enhance the exchange of ideas and information.

Graduate student programs in geology are arranged on an individual basis to allow maximum flexibility within the broad general degree requirements. The degrees in earth science have different specified requirements to provide degree programs in non-typical areas of emphasis. The Department also participates in the interdepartmental major in Water Resources. A Geology/Water Resources major (thesis or non-thesis) emphasizing the geology and geochemistry of groundwater can also be obtained in the department. Applicants wishing to obtain details about our programs are encouraged to direct inquiries to the: Kristie Franz, Graduate Applications Coordinator, Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, phone (515) 294-7454 or e-mail to kfranz@iastate.edu. We are pleased to answer your questions and describe research opportunities available to you.

Graduate Study

Graduate Handbook

Graduate Application

Current Graduate Students

Degree Programs

• M.S. in Earth Science
  
• M.S. in Geology
  
• Ph.D. in Earth Science
  
• Ph.D. in Geology

Degree Requirements

• 2007-09 Catalog
  
• 2005-07 Catalog
  
• 2003-05 Catalog
  
• 2001-03 Catalog
  

Courses

• Course Descriptions - Catalog
  
• Course Descriptions and Web Sites