Geophysics Major (75 to 77 hours) (Geosciences)

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: (48 to 51 hours)

Electives: (9 to 12 hours)

Three electives from upper-level geosciences, physics, and engineering courses to be chosen with consent of advisor (9–12 hours).

Required Mathematics Minor (19 hours)

MATH 2720 - Multivariate Calculus and Matrix Algebra Credits: 4 hours
MATH 3740 - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra Credits: 4 hours
MATH 5070 - Numerical Analysis I Credits: 3 hours

Either

MATH 1220 - Calculus I Credits: 4 hours
or
MATH 1700 - Calculus I, Science and Engineering Credits: 4 hours

And Either

MATH 1230 - Calculus II Credits: 4 hours
or
MATH 1710 - Calculus II, Science and Engineering Credits: 4 hours

Baccalaureate Writing Requirement

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

ENGL 3050 - Practical Writing Credits: 4 hours
GEOS 4320 - Geomorphology Credits: 3 hours
GEOS 4350 - Sedimentation and Stratigraphy Credits: 4 hours

Required Supporting Courses (4 hours)

Select Either

CHEM 1100 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3 hours
and
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1 hour
or
CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II Credits: 3 hours
and
CHEM 1130 - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1 hour