Major Requirements: Geology-Geophysics
earth and environmental sciences
Classes of 2012-2013
This major combines elements of both the Geology and the Geophysics programs and is considered excellent preparation for those working toward graduate school or employment in industry following graduation with a B.S. degree.
(A) Students majoring in Geology-Geophysics will meet the following course requirements:
| Course # | Course Name | Co-requisites | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GE 132 | Exploring the Earth I | GE 133 | |
| GE 134 | Exploring the Earth II Alternative: At least 3 credits from GE courses numbered above 200 |
GE 135 | GE 132 |
| GE 220 | Earth Materials | GE 221 | GE 132 |
| GE 264* | Stratigraphy & Sedimentation | GE 265 | GE 132 |
| GE 285* | Introduction to Structural Geology | GE 286 | GE 134 |
| GE 418* | Hydrogeology Alternative: GE 297, GE 400, GE 535 |
GE 132 | |
| GE 424* | Environmental Geophysics Alternative: GE 391, GE 455, GE 572, GE 660 |
GE 425 | MT 102-103 or PH 209-210 |
(B) Three courses from the following list, with at least one in geophysics (**), approved by the student’s advisor:
| Course # | Course Name | Co-requisites | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GE 372* | Petrology I Alternative: GE 370-373 |
GE 373 | GE 220 |
| GE 374* | Petrology II Alternative: GE 374-377 |
GE 375 | GE 372 |
| GE 391* | Introduction to Geophysics** | GE 134, MT 102-103, PH 209-210 |
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| GE 398* | Statistical Analysis of Scientific Data | ||
| GE 400* | Watershed Geomorphology | GE 401 | GE 132, calculus and physics recommended |
| GE 455* | Exploration Seismology** | GE 456 | MT 102-103, PH 209-210 |
| GE 480 | Applications of GIS | GE 481 | |
| GE 485* | Advanced Structural Geology | GE 486 | GE 285 |
| GE 518* | Estuarine Studies | calculus and physics recommended |
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| GE 530* | Marine Geology | GE 132, calculus and physics recommended |
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| GE 535* | Coastal Processes | calculus and physics recommended |
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| GE 543* | Plate Tectonics/Mountain Belts | GE 220, GE 285 |
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| GE 572* | Geophysical Data Processing** | MT 202, PH 209-210 |
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| GE 660* | Introduction to Seismology** | MT 103 (can be taken concurrently) |
*Not Offered Every Year
(C) Each of the following:
- Calculus through MT 305 (MT 102-103, 202, 305)
- Two semesters of Chemistry (CH 109-110 with labs CH 111-112 or CH 117-118 with labs CH 119-120)
- Two semesters of Physics (PH 209-210 with labs PH 203-204)
Note: AP Credits cannot substitute for the natural science corequisites.
Courses in computer science and a summer field geology course are highly recommended in the elective program, as is a senior year research project.
Students should plan their program in consultation with their advisor. Alternatives to this program may be substituted upon approval by the departmental Undergraduate Program Committee.