Dr. Ian Coulson

Professor

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Biography

Ian Coulson is a Professor and Director of the Faculty of Science’s Electron Microbeam Facilities at the University of Regina. His research primarily focuses on volcanology, igneous petrology, planetary geoscience, and meteoritics. He investigates the processes of igneous activity and volcanism, particularly on terrestrial planets and small bodies in the Solar System. His work includes the application of cathodoluminescence techniques in geosciences and provenance studies in archaeology. Coulson has served as an Associate Editor for Mineralogical Magazine and sits on the editorial boards of Geosciences and Earth. Coulson teaches multiple geology courses including Environmental Geology, Mineralogy, and Igneous Petrology, among others, engaging undergraduate and graduate students in geological studies throughout various contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-09-01 — Present

University of Regina • Regina, SK

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Geosciences, focusing on volcanology and petrology.

Courses

Environmental Geology Mineralogy Mineralogy II Metamorphic Petrology Igneous Petrology Field School

Requirements for University of Regina

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:59
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Intent
  • WES ICAP evaluation (for international credentials in specific programs)
Specialization Notes

Standard graduate requirements applicable to most departments including Science, Engineering, and Arts.