Geophysics Minor
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 | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites 1 | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics Laboratory I | ||
| Essentials of Physics I and Essentials of Physics I Lab | ||
| Core Courses | 4 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Introduction to the Earth | ||
| Environment of the Earth | ||
| Observing the Earth | ||
| GEOL 302 | Rocks and Minerals | 4 |
| Select 10-12 hours from the following: | 10-12 | |
| 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 | 18-20 | |