Geosciences 703 - GEOSCI Grad Program Sem I

This course orients new graduate students to help them get started in their research program, find the resources and develop skills that will lead to success in the Geosciences graduate program. The seminar discusses issues relevant for navigating the Geosciences graduate program, the department, UMass, and the geosciences discipline. Topics may vary by student interest and can include: academic metrics of success in geosciences, expectations of the program and communicating science through figures, text and oral presentations.

Graduate Geoscience majors only.