Graduate Program Concentrations
M.A. in Earth and Planetary Sciences: Astronomy/Astrophysics Concentration
Suggested Course Sequence for the Astronomy/Astrophysics Concentration
I. Physics Core Courses | 12 SH | ||
PHY 510 | Thermodynamics | 3 SH | |
PHY 520 | Scientific Methods | 3 SH | |
PHY 550 | Special Topics in Earth & Planetary Sciences | 3 SH | |
PHY 590 | Seminar in Earth and Planetary Sciences | 3 SH | |
Suggested Topics: | |||
Solar-Terrestrial Connections | |||
Planetary Remote Sensing | |||
Solar System Dynamics | |||
II. Earth and Planetary Sciences Courses | 12 SH | ||
EPS 510 | Physical Oceanography | 3 SH | |
EPS 530 | Planetary Physics | 3 SH | |
EPS 540 | Planetary Geology | 3 SH | |
PHY 599 | Student Independent Study: Astronomy | 3 SH | |
III. Thesis or Education Course Requirements | |||
EPS 592 | Independent Thesis Research: Astronomy | 6 SH | |
M.A. in Earth and Planetary Sciences: Meteorology/Climatology Concentration
Suggested Course Sequence for the Meteorology/Climatology Concentration
I. Physics Core Courses | 12 SH | ||
PHY 510 | Thermodynamics | 3 SH | |
PHY 520 | Scientific Methods | 3 SH | |
PHY 550 | Special Topics in Earth & Planetary Sciences | 3 SH | |
PHY 590 | Seminar in Earth and Planetary Sciences | 3 SH | |
Suggested Topics: | |||
Air Pollution and Boundary Layer Meteorology | |||
Climate, Atmospheric Radiation & the Earth’s Energy Balance | |||
Earth Dynamics: Air-Sea-Land Interaction | |||
II. Earth and Planetary Sciences Courses | 12 SH | ||
EPS 510 | Physical Oceanography | 3 SH | |
EPS 521 | Meteorology & Weather Systems | 3 SH | |
EPS 530 | Planetary Physics | 3 SH | |
PHY 599 | Student Independent Study: Meteorology | 3 SH | |
III. Thesis or Education Course Requirements | |||
EPS 592 | Independent Thesis Research: Meteorology | 6 SH | |
For the most up to date information, contact Dr. Dennis Dawson, graduate coordinator, at dawsond@wcsu.edu or at 203 837-8671.
For general admissions information, you may contact the Graduate Studies office at 203 837-8243 or graduateadmissions@wcsu.edu.