• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Students entering the graduate program in Earth and Climate Sciences typically have completed at least one year of chemistry, physics, and calculus, as well as several courses in the Earth/environmental sciences beyond the introductory level. Students who have not completed these basic requirements may be admitted, but may be required to complete specific courses to fulfill deficiencies.

Research Groups

Geodynamics, Crustal Studies and Earth Theology

Rocks and landforms at Earth’s surface, potentially hazardous volcanic and seismic activity, the response of Earth’s surface to icecaps that come and go with changing climate, and the slow but inexorable movement of continents all result from the interaction of physical and chemical processes taking place throughout Earth’s crust and mantle. With international interest and funding directed towards addressing both basic research questions and applied problems, the broad fields of geodynamics, structural geology, mineralogy, geochemistry, and petrology are mainstays of geosciences research.

Climate Change, Glacial Geology, Glaciology, Pale oceanography, and Quaternary Studies

As concern about the timing, magnitude, and rate of future climate change increases, developing a comprehensive understanding of the relevant mechanisms governing climate variability is crucial. The identification of several abrupt climate shifts in the pale climatic record greater in magnitude than those experienced by modern society has served to highlight the potential risks associated with continued increases in atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions.

Environmental Geosciences and Watershed Systems

Near-surface Earth processes control water movement, surface erosion, sediment and nutrient transport into and through major rivers, and the chemical alteration of earth materials. Ecosystem management, water resource protection, and the supply of clean drinking water are all intertwined with near surface physical and chemical processes.

Marine/Coastal Geology and Sedimentary Processes

The response of shorelines and their inhabitants to rising sea level and associated coastal processes has been a major research focus of near shore Marine Geology for many years. With the recent explosion of human populations in coastal areas, such as barrier islands, deltas and landslide-prone bluffs, there is a growing need to develop quantitative measurements and models to understand how coastal environments have changed are changing and will likely change as the level of the sea rises and storms frequently alter the shore.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or the equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS - Minimum Score: 6.5; TOEFL (IBT) - Minimum Score: 80; PTE - Minimum Score: 60.

课程信息

学制：全日制(MINIMUM OF 30 SEMESTER HOURS)

学费：US$22,545.00 (¥ 143,429) /年

开学时间：预计在八月 2022

申请截止日期：

留学地点：College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture5782 Winslow Hall, Room 100,ORONO,Maine,04469, United States