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

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.

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

Select either:

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

And either:

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

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:

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

Required Supporting Courses (7 hours)

CS 1023 - Introduction to Engineering Computing III: Computer Programming Credits: 1 hour
and
CS 1040 - Introductory C/C++ Credits: 2 hours

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