B.S. Degree in Geophysics
A B.S. degree in geophysics provides fundamental skills in solid earth geophysics, including seismic and potential field exploration and earthquake seismology.
| Requirements for a Major in Geophysics |
Forty-five semester hours including the following:
• One course from GEO 1401, 1402, 1403, 1405, 1408.
• GEO 1406, 3319, 3342, 3349, 3427, 3445, 4457, 4458, 4656, and 4V90.
• A grade of "C" or better in geology courses used for the major.
• GEO 43C0 (senior thesis).
• All senior-level candidates must complete the exit exam.
| Required courses in other fields |
• CHE 1301.
• CSI 1430 and 3324.
• MTH 1321, 1322, 2311, 2321, 3325, and 3326.
• PHY 1420, 1430, 2360, (3320 or 3330).
• Any two "3000" or "4000" level courses or one four-hour course selected from geology or the four fields above. These courses must be approved by the student's advisor.
