Geophysics Minor
Designed for students interested in obtaining an in-depth background in the geophysical techniques and how they apply to the study of the Earth. It targets students interested in expanding their quantitative skills to the understanding of the environment, land and ocean resources, natural hazards, and mountain building.
Minor Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to the Earth | ||
| Environment of the Earth | ||
| Observing the Earth | ||
| GEOL 302 | Rocks and Minerals | 4 |
| PHYS 201 & 201L | General Physics I and General Physics Laboratory I | 4 |
| or PHYS 211 & 211L | Essentials of Physics I and Essentials of Physics I Lab | |
| MATH 141 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Upper-Level Geology Courses | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9-12 | |
| Igneous and Metamorphic Processes | ||
| Structural Geology and Tectonics | ||
| Plate Tectonics | ||
| Environmental Geophysics | ||
| Applied Seismology | ||
| Elementary Seismology | ||
| Seismic Reflection Interpretation | ||
| Numerical Modeling for Earth Science Applications | ||
| Marine Hydrodynamics | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 25-28 | |