Geoscience
The Geoscience concentration falls within the geosphere cohort of ESS tracks with a focus on tectonics, paleontology, and petrology of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Methods and applications include reconstruction of past climates, ecosystems, and plate configurations, dating of geologic specimens, and locating economically valuable mineral deposits.
Before applying for admission into ESS Geophysics, students should review the materials
with the Department of Geosciences.
Students wishing to apply should complete the and then proceed to UAF admissions.
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