• 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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The Department of Geology and Geological Engineering offers advanced study leading to an M.S. degree in paleontology. Resources available to graduate students in paleontology include the extensive collections of the Museum of Geology. The M.S. in paleontology has a strong emphasis on field-based research as well as courses in museum studies.

At the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, the paleontological research conducted spans diverse subject areas including paleobiology, paleoecology, taphonomy, biostratigraphy, biogeography, evolution and paleoclimatology. Faculty and students combine field research in both modern and ancient settings with museum studies and laboratory analyses to reconstruct past paleoenvironmental conditions and reveal their ecological and evolutionary consequences through geologic time. Collectively, research is focused on three key paleontological questions:

How do organisms respond to environmental changes and adapt to different environments?

How is biological diversity distributed across space and time?

How are paleontologic resources best used and conserved for scientific study?

The Accelerated BS/MS option is available for this degree.

The thesis option is the only option for the M.S. in paleontology.

Graduate Programs Outcomes

A graduate of the MS in Geology/Geological Engineering, MS in Paleontology, PhD in Geology/Geological Engineering is expected to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of concepts and terminology of the discipline
• Explore and evaluate scientific and technical literature
• Analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific and/or engineering data and methods
• Communicate effectively (in writing and orally)
• Act professionally and ethically
• Impact the profession with research

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ Department of Geology and Geological Engineering

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Applicants who have completed the equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree at a recognized institution in any other country must have an academic record equivalent to a 2.70 grade point average (A = 4.00) on their last two years of study for admission to a master's degree program. Other English Language Requirements accepted: 550 on the paper-based TOEFL; 213 on the computer-based TOEFL; 5.0 on the iTep Academic Plus Exam; C1 required on the Cambridge English Exam.

课程信息

学制：全日制(30 学分)

学费：US$14,730.00 (¥ 93,711) /年

开学时间：2022九月20日

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留学地点：Department of Geology and Geological EngineeringSouth Dakota School of Mines And Technology,RAPID CITY,South Dakota,57701, United States