Dr. Tom Johnson

Professor

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Biography

Tom Johnson's research group focuses on environmental geochemistry and hydrogeology, investigating redox-sensitive contaminant elements such as chromium, selenium, uranium, and mercury. They develop and employ methods for the measurement of stable isotopes as indicators of critical geochemical reactions, contamination sources, and historical environmental conditions on Earth. Johnson's team utilizes the department's multicollector ICP-MS laboratory to consistently make measurements and to enhance measurement techniques.

Research Interests

Courses

GEOL 117: Oceans GEOL 118: Natural Disasters GEOL 370: Water Planet/Water Crisis GEOL 470: Hydrogeology GEOL 562: Isotope Geochemistry GEOL 579: Isotope Hydrogeology

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.