The minor in geophysics is designed for students interested in obtaining an introduction to geophysical techniques and their application in the study of Earth’s systems. The minor complements many primary areas of study, particularly in the sciences, such as data science, and fields related to public policy. The minor is deal for students interested in expanding their quantitative skills and using them to gain an understanding of basic and applied aspects of Earth systems, including natural resources, the environment and natural hazards.  

Minor Requirements (18-20 Hours)

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Prerequisites 1
MATH 141	Calculus I
PHYS 201 & 201L	General Physics I and General Physics Laboratory I
or PHYS 211 & 211L	Essentials of Physics I and Essentials of Physics I Lab
Core Courses		4
Select one of the following:
GEOL 101	Introduction to the Earth
GEOL 103	Environment of the Earth
GEOL 201	Observing the Earth
GEOL 302	Rocks and Minerals	4
Select 10-12 hours from the following:		10-12
GEOL 345	Igneous and Metamorphic Processes
GEOL 355	Structural Geology and Tectonics
GEOL 531	Plate Tectonics
GEOL 548	Environmental Geophysics
GEOL 554	Applied Seismology
GEOL 555	Elementary Seismology
GEOL 556	Seismic Reflection Interpretation
GEOL 575	Numerical Modeling for Earth Science Applications
GEOL 582	Marine Hydrodynamics
Total Credit Hours		18-20