Master of Science [M.S] [Geology] From University of Nevada

A cooperative program in quaternary sciences exists with the collaboration of faculty in the Quaternary Sciences Center, Desert Research Institute. Both regional and international research programs are available. Field-related studies and research are among the strengths of our programs. The University of Nevada, Reno is located near the boundary between the Great Basin and Sierra Nevada physiographic provinces, and is near many world-class localities for field studies, ranging from glaciated high country to high desert environments. Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, Great Basin, and Lassen Volcanic national parks are all within easy reach of Reno.

Both regional and international research programs are available. Field-related studies and research are among the strengths of our programs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is located near the boundary between the Great Basin and Sierra Nevada physiographic provinces, and is near many world-class localities for field studies, ranging from glaciated high country to high desert environments. Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, Great Basin, and Lassen Volcanic national parks are all within easy reach of Reno. We have state-of-the-art field instrumentation for geologic, seismic, gravity, magnetic, electrical, and rock properties studies. We also have one of the world's largest digitally recorded seismic networks.

State of the Art Labs

State-of-the-art laboratories include: electron microprobe, scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscope, petrographic microscopes, reflected light microscopes, ICP-MS, ICP-ES, stable isotope geochemistry, X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, fluid inclusion facilities, experimental geochemistry, paleomagnetism and rock magnetism, earthquake source modelling, conodont and radiolarian biostratigraphy, geographic information systems (GIS), computer graphics, computer modeling, networked mini-supercomputers for data processing and scientific visualization, laboratory testing frames, and shear boxes.

These laboratories support research in geology, geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology, mineralogy, mineralization, petrology, petrochemistry, slope stability, rock mechanics and tectonics.