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Geophysics
Scott D. Giorgis, Coordinator (ISC 235A)
Faculty of the Departments of Geological Sciences and Physics.
The primary objective of this interdisciplinary program is to prepare students for both immediate careers and graduate-level study in geophysics. The program differs from the Bachelor of Arts degree programs in Geological Sciences and Physics since it provides the background in both mathematics and physics that is required for solution of problems in the field of solid earth geophysics.
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Total credit hours required to complete major: 73
Basic Requirements | 50 semester hours | |||
GSCI 111 | Geological Sciences I | 4 | ||
GSCI 112 | Geological Sciences II | 4 | ||
GSCI 210 | Mineralogy | 3 | ||
GSCI 220 | Petrology | 3 | ||
GSCI 341 | Principles of Structural Geology | 3 | ||
GSCI 343 | Applied Geophysics | 3 | ||
GSCI 391 | Seminar | 1 | ||
PHYS 123/124 | Analytical Physics I | 4 | ||
PHYS 125/126 | Analytical Physics II | 4 | ||
PHYS 223 | Analytical Physics III | 3 | ||
PHYS 224 | Analytical Physics IV | 3 | ||
PHYS 226 | Optics/Modern Physics Laboratory | 1 | ||
PHYS 335 | Electricity and Magnetism I | 3 | ||
PHYS 362 | Intermediate Laboratory I | 2 | ||
Electives in Geological Sciences and Physics | 9 | |||
Related Requirements | 23 semester hours | ||||
MATH 221 | Calculus I | 4 | |||
MATH 222 | Calculus II | 4 | |||
MATH 223 | Calculus III | 4 | |||
MATH 326 | Differential Equations I | 3 | |||
CHEM 116/117&118 | Chemistry I and II OR | ||||
CHEM 120/121&122 | General Chemistry I and II | 7 | |||
CHEM 125 | Quantitative Analysis Laboratory | 1 | |||
Total hours as outlined | |||||
Major department(s) required | 50 | ||||
Related requirements | 23 | ||||
Minimum Competence Requirement
A grade of C– or better is required for each of the following courses: GSCI 111, 112, 210, 220, 341, 343, 391; PHYS 123/124, 125/126, 223, 224, 226, 335, and 362.
Department Writing Requirement
Students in Geophysics will satisfy the writing requirement of either the Department of Geological Sciences or Physics. The determination will be made by the Coordinator and/or advisor upon review of student’s course selection. Students must consult with their advisor to ensure that they meet the College’s writing requirement.