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Geological Sciences
Website: www.usask.ca/geology
Active research is being pursued in the following fields: geochemistry,
mineralogy, igneous and metamorphic petrology, mineral deposits,
sedimentology, structural geology, paleontology (including invertebrate
and vertebrate paleontology, ichnology, palynology and palaeobotany),
stratigraphy, history of geology, applied geophysics (including
seismology and gravity and electrical methods), hydrogeology, and
environmental geology.
In order to promote opportunities for
research, the department maintains close ties with other science and
engineering departments, the National Water Research Institute, the
Saskatchewan Research Council, the Saskatchewan Geological Survey, and
various resource and exploration companies.
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Degree RequirementsStudents must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- Project: N/A credit units
- Thesis: a minimum of 9 credit units
- GEOL 994
- GEOL 990.0
- background assessment test
- evaluation of research potential exams
- no residency requirement
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Degree RequirementsStudents must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animals subjects
- 0 credit units
- GEOL 990.0
- GEOL 996
- background assessment test
- evaluation of research potential exams
- no residency requirement
Transfer from Master's to Ph.D.
Degree RequirementsStudents must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 9 credit units
- GEOL 996
- GEOL 990.0
- exam requirements: background assessment test and evaluation of research potential exams
- no residency requirement
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