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.