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Degree Pathway for the Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Systems Science

Degree Pathway for the Doctoral of Philosophy in Earth System Science

This is a 54-credit program.
Core Required Courses
Course #Course NameCr.
Total34
ENVI.6000/7000Data Analysis in Earth System Science3
ENVI.6100/7100Professional Communication in Earth System Science
3
ENVI.5500Earth System Science3
ENVI.7320Graduate Research Seminar1
ENVI.7400Dissertation Research in Earth System ScienceMin. 24
Elective Courses
Course #Course NameCr.
Total20
XXXX.XXXXSelect at least 1 course from each core group of experiential learning and systems thinking below.9
XXXX.XXXXAdditional elective credits required
5
XXXX.XXXXAdditional Credits (course or dissertation)3
Elective Courses
A requirement of the Ph.D. program is that every student will have multiple types of experiential learning experiences and systems thinking skills. These requirements are structured into three core groups of experiences that students will meet via at least one required elective course taken in each core:
i. A course in computer modeling, industry software, or numerical models. 
ii. A course with a focus on field research or analytical laboratory measurements. 
iii. A course with dynamic simulation and systems thinking content.
Experiential Learning Experiences and Systems Thinking

i. Graduate-level courses that Utilize the Computer Workstations and Technical Software (Choose 1)
Course #Course NameCr.
Total
ATMO.5010Boundary Layer Meteorology3
ATMO.5020Advanced Synoptic Meteorology3
ATMO.5050Atmospheric Measurement and Data Analysis3
ATMO.5080The Climate System3
ATMO.5100Regional Weather and Climate Modeling3
ENVI.5040GIS in Earth and Environmental Sciences3
ENVI.6000/7000Data Analysis in Earth System Science3
GEOL.5250Groundwater Modeling3
ii. Graduate-level courses that provide training in analytical techniques and hands-on field experiences via field excursions and field work (Choose 1)
Course #Course NameCr.
Total
ATMO.5050Atmospheric Measurement and Data Analysis3
ATMO.5080The Climate System3
ATMO.5230Air Pollution Control3
ATMO.5500Satellite and radar Meteorology3
ATMO.5710Air Pollution Phenomenology3
ENVI.5100Environmental Pollution3
ENVI.65720Energy and Environment3
GEOL.5010Paleoclimatology3
GEOL.5020Quantitative Geomorphology3
GEOL.5100Geology of New England3
GEOL.5150Topics in Environmental Geochemistry3
GEOL.5200Structural Geology3
GEOL.5310Isotopes in Environmental and Geosciences3
GEOL.5560Applied Geophysics3

iii. Graduate-level courses that provide Training in Systems Thinking Approaches (Choose 1)
Course #Course NameCr.
Total
ENVI.5160Climate Change: Science, Communication, and Solutions3
ENVI.5170LClimate Change: Science, Communication, Solutions Lab1
ENVI.6000/7000Data Analysis in Earth System Science3
ENVI.6100/7100Professional Communication in Earth System Science3
GEOL.5100Paleoclimatology3

Credits = 54

Dissertation Research in Earth System Science (minimum of 24 credits)

Elective Courses or Dissertation research in Earth System Science (minimum of 6 credits)

Last updated: 10/19/21