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GRADUATE PROGRAM:
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
The Ph.D. degree is conferred upon evidence of a high attainment in Geophysics together with the ability to conduct an independent investigation and present the results of such research.
A candidate for the Ph.D. degree in Geophysics must complete a minimum of 135 units of graduate study at Stanford. An acceptable program will normally consist of at least 45 lecture units of which 18 units may be satisfied by post-baccalaureate courses taken elsewhere. The following course requirements must be completed:
- Engineering 102W or 202W.
- Twelve (12) units of Geophysics lecture courses numbered 100 level or higher.
- Twelve (12) units of Geophysics lecture courses numbered 200 level or higher, taken from at least four faculty members with a different research specialization.
- One 3-unit courses numbered 100 level or higher in math, science or engineering covering mathematical methods, continuum or fluid mechanics or Fourier/spectral analysis, or other quantitative techniques.
- Nine (9) units of 200 level or higher courses in math, science or engineering covering the above topics.
- Six (6) units of non-Geophysics lecture courses numbered 100 level or higher in earth or planetary sciences, ecology, hydrology, chemistry or relevant biology.
- One 3-unit non-Geophysics lecture course numbered 200 level or higher in the above area.
- Eighty-seven (87) units or more of independent work on a research problem. Twelve (12) units of this requirement must be met by participation in the Geophysics 385 Series. Students are encouraged to participate in the Geophysics 385 Series from more than one faculty member or group.
- Two quarters as a one- quarter (1/4) time Teaching Assistant in Geophysics must be completed. Formal credit in Geophysics 399 can also be received if desired.
- Students are required to attend Department Seminars.
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