2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Earth and Planetary Sciences
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http://geoweb.gg.utk.edu/
Larry D. McKay, Head
| Professors |
| Broadhead, T.A. (Director, UT Undergraduate Academic Advancement), PhD - Iowa |
| Dunne, W.M. (Associate Dean), PhD - Bristol (UK) |
| Hatcher, Jr., R.D. (UT Distinguished Scientist), PhD - Tennessee |
| Labotka, T.C., PhD - California Institute of Technology |
| McKay, L.D. (Jones Professor), PhD - Waterloo |
| McKinney, M.L., PhD - Yale |
| McSween, H.Y. (Distinguished Professor of Science), PhD - Harvard |
| Taylor, L.A. (Distinguished Professor of Science), PhD - Lehigh |
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| Associate Professors |
| Baker, G.S. (Jones-Bibee Professor), PhD - Kansas |
| Clark, G.M., PhD - Penn State |
| Fedo, C.M. (Carden Professor), PhD - Virginia Tech |
| Kah, L.C. (Walker Professor), PhD - Harvard |
| Moersch, J.E., PhD - Cornell |
| Perfect, E., PhD - Cornell |
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| Assistant Professors |
| Burr, D.M., PhD - Arizona |
| Finkelstein, D.B. (Jones Professor), PhD - Illinois |
| Jessup, M.J., PhD - Virginia Tech |
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| Lecturers |
| Deane, W., MS - Tennessee |
| Sumrall, C.D., PhD - Texas |
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences emphasizes study of the Earth and other planetary systems at all scales of observation, in order to understand physical, chemical, and biological processes operating over a range of geologic time scales, from hours to billions of years, and to interpret the future evolution of the Earth and other terrestrial bodies within our solar system.
The core curriculum will provide students with a detailed understanding of rock forming minerals; the physical, chemical, and biological processes involved in rock formation (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic); the biologic and tectonic evolution of the Earth; field recognition of geologic processes; and the composition and evolution of extraterrestrial planets. Students then select a suite of upper-level electives to enhance interests in specific geologic disciplines. These courses are also supplemented by required coursework in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and biology that will help students develop critical skills valued in today’s job market.
Students graduating with a degree from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences will be highly marketable in traditional fields of environmental consulting and oil & gas exploration, as well as employable in private industry or by such governmental agencies as EPA, NASA, or the United States Geological Survey. The breadth and flexibility of a degree in Earth and Planetary Sciences also provides superb training for students interested in entering into other careers, such as science education, environmental law, science/nature writing, or public policy.
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