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University of Oregon, Department of Geological Sciences:
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"The Department of Geological Sciences offers programs of graduate study covering the wide range of subdisciplines indicated in the list of
faculty. Many of the research programs of the department combine theoretical techniques with laboratory and field observation to solve
geological problems. The location of Eugene, between the volcanic rocks of the Cascades and Columbia Plateau to the east, the Tertiary
sediments of the Coast Range to the west, and the Mesozoic and Paleozoic plutonic and metamorphic complex of the Klamath and Trinity
mountains to the south, provides abundant local opportunities for field study. Research is also conducted in many other parts of the world.
Some current research projects include dynamic modeling of the lithosphere, seismic tomography, and geophysical studies of the East Pacific
Rise, investigation of tectonic activity in the western U.S. using seismic tomographic imaging of the upper mantle, numerical modeling of
sandstone diagenesis, epithermal ore formation and chemical reactions in volcanic gases, experimental investigation of mantle melting and
anatectic granites, paleoseismology of the southern San Andreas Fault and neotectonics of Oregon, studies of fossil soils in East Africa and
the U.S., investigation of the sedimentary and biologic response to tectonic events of the Cenozoic Era by Pacific Northwest faunas and
sediments, studies of the kinetics of crystallization and vesiculation of active volcano systems, studies of volcanic volatiles, modern
investigations of landscape evolution, studies of vertebrate evolution and biomechanics, and satellite remote sensing of continental
deformation.
Programs of study lead toward M.S., M.A., and Ph.D degrees. Course work for the degrees is designed to meet
individual needs, depending upon the special interests of the student. Many graduate students have specialized as undergraduates in other
fields of science or mathematics. A thesis is required for all graduate degrees."
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