Dr. Tyrone Rooney

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Biography

Tyrone O. Rooney received his Ph.D. in 2006 and MS in 2002 from Pennsylvania State University. His research interests focus on the application of geochemical methods to probe Earth processes, particularly through the study of volcanic rocks. He pays special attention to tectonic questions at divergent and convergent plate boundaries. His primary research interests are centered around magmatism in East Africa's continental rift environments, where he investigates the geochemical signatures that can reveal insights into volcanic and tectonic processes.

Research Interests

Geochemical Methods Earth Processes Volcanic Rocks Tectonic Questions Divergent Plate Boundaries Convergent Plate Boundaries Magmatism Continental Rift Environments

Courses

GLG 361: Ign & Met Geochem & Petro (W) GLG 901: Research Strategies & Methods

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology