Learning Goals
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of scholarly literature in the area of Earth sciences;
- Form testable hypotheses and articulate research objectives that, when met, will lead to significant contributions to the field of Earth sciences;
- Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research via appropriate acquisition, analysis, and reporting of data;
- Interpret research results appropriately, integrating them into the existing knowledge in the discipline;
- Clearly and accurately communicate research findings orally and in writing, and often through the use images (tables, figures, and other forms of imagery) and electronic or other forms of media;
- Articulate how the graduate program, including coursework and creative scholarship, fits into life and career goals;
- Conduct scholarship, in teams or with independence, in ways that consistently demonstrate ethical practice and professionalism.