The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Earth Science examines the physical environment through a review of earth sciences. It focuses on the origin, structure, and composition of the earth, and studies internal processes including plate tectonics, volcanism, rock formation, earthquake activity, and mountain building, along with natural surface processes.
It is delivered online via distance learning and includes 36 academic credits for Earth Science Online plus additional subjects. Research methodology and a final project or thesis accounts for 18 academic credits. The program structure is 70% textbooks and 30% thesis, with an average duration of 24 months. Fees include the program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript.
Modules
- Earth Science Online
- Research methodology and final project or thesis
- 601EAR - Earth Science
- 602EAR - Geology
- 603EAR - Volcanism & Earthquakes
- 604EAR - Human Habitat
- 605EAR - Atmospheric Science
- 606EAR - Climatology
- 607EAR - Hydrology
- 608EAR - Stratigraphy & Earth History
- 609EAR - Geomorphology
- 610EAR - Environmental Science
