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Oregon State University College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Marine Geology and Geophysics 104 COAS Administration Building Corvallis, OR 97331-5503 US   Phone: 1-541-737-5188 Fax: 1-541-737-2064   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.;M.S. Doctoral Ph.D. On Campus   Management, sharing, and stewardship of global resources demands an understanding of global environmental change, Earth resources, and natural hazards related to the dynamics of the solid Earth, oceans, and atmosphere on time scales longer and over ranges larger than have been recorded by human experience. The COAS Marine Geology and Geophysics program emphasizes five themes: Crust and mantle processes: Research focuses on the interplay of magmatic and tectonic processes along the global mid-ocean ridge system, volcanic and tectonic history of oceanic hotspots, tectonic evolution of ocean basins, and the dynamics of the Earth’s mantle. This research involves a substantial geochemical component that is supported by several laboratories. Active tectonics: Research focuses on the study of active submarine faults in convergent and strike-slip settings, which leads to models that provide understanding of how deformation interacts with subduction. COAS is active in the emerging field of marine paleoseismology, which deciphers the earthquake history of large-fault systems from the geologic record to better understand earthquake and tsunami hazards. Paleo-oceanography and paleoclimatology: Research emphasizes the ice ages as a natural laboratory for understanding climate change. Recent projects include factors causing changes in global ocean circulation and the global carbon cycle, documenting the role oceans play in long-term climate changes, the role that unstable tropical climates play in triggering global climate effects, and analyzing patterns of large-scale climate change. Biogeochemical processes: Research focuses on understanding the implications of ocean fluxes, and the influence of microorganisms on the Earth’s geological and geochemical systems. Scientists are also involved in the search for life in extreme environments. Coastal processes: Research includes the fluid dynamics of near-shore waves and currents, sed     Accreditation Information: COAS is internationally recognized for its faculty, research and facilities, including state-of-the-  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2054  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 906  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $532  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $14376  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable