Geophysics, Undergraduate Minor

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The minor in geophysics for all majors except the B.S. in Geosciences requires the following courses along with a strong background in calculus and calculus-based physics:

Required:

GEOL 1303 - Physical Geology 3 Semester Credit Hours
GEOL 1101 - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 Semester Credit Hours
GPH 3300 - Geophysics 3 Semester Credit Hours
GPH 3310 - Introduction to Geophysical Data Processing 3 Semester Credit Hours
GPH 4321 - Seismic Exploration Methods 3 Semester Credit Hours
GPH 4322 - Solid-Earth Geophysics 3 Semester Credit Hours
GPH 4323 - Potential Field and Electromagnetic Methods in Geophysics 3 Semester Credit Hours

Geophysics minor for B.S. Geosciences majors

The geophysics minor is permitted for the B.S. Geosciences majors with concentrations in Geology and Environmental Geology. In this case, the minor requires the following courses:

PHYS 1408 - Principles of Physics I 4 Semester Credit Hours
PHYS 2401 - Principles of Physics II 4 Semester Credit Hours
GPH 3310 - Introduction to Geophysical Data Processing 3 Semester Credit Hours
GPH 4321 - Seismic Exploration Methods 3 Semester Credit Hours
GPH 4323 - Potential Field and Electromagnetic Methods in Geophysics 3 Semester Credit Hours