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Undergraduate Catalog 2011-12 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2011-12 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geophysics Major (GEPJ) (42 to 44 hours) (Physics)


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The Geosciences and Physics Departments offer a program of study leading to a major in geophysics. Students choosing this program of study are also required to take mathematics courses which correspond to a minor in mathematics. Students contemplating a geophysics major should contact the Geosciences Department as early as possible for advising.

Major Core: (39 to 40 hours)


Electives: (3 to 4 hours)


One elective from upper-level geosciences, physics, and engineering courses to be chosen with consent of advisor (3-4 hours).

Additional Information


A minimum grade of “C” is required in each of the required courses as well as in each of the prerequisites for all required courses.

Select either:


And either:


Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement


Students who have chosen the Geophysics major will satisfy the Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement by successfully completing one of the following courses:

Required Supporting Courses (7 hours)


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