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
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
GE 419
GE 132
GE 424*
Environmental Geophysics
GE 425
MT 102-103 or PH 211-212
| Course # | Course Name | Co-requisites | Pre-requisites |
| GE 132 | Exploring the Earth I | GE 133 | |
| GE 134 | Exploring the Earth II | 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 | GE 419 | GE 132 |
| GE 424* | Environmental Geophysics | GE 425 | MT 102-103 or PH 211-212 |
* Not Offered Every Year
B. Three (3) 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 | GE 373 | GE 220 |
| GE 374* | Petrology II | GE 375 | GE 372 |
| GE 391* | Introduction to Geophysics | GE 134, MT 102-103, PH 211-212 | |
| 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 211-212 |
| GE 480 | Applications of GIS | GE 481 | |
| GE 485* | Advanced Structural Geology | GE 486 | GE 285 |
| GE 518* | Estuarine Studies | calculus and physics recommended | |
| GE 530* | Marine Geology | GE 132, calculus and physics recommended | |
| GE 535* | Coastal Processes | calculus and physics recommended | |
| GE 543* | Plate Tectonics/Mountain Belts | GE 220, GE 285 | |
| GE 572* | Geophysical Data Processing | MT 202, PH 211-212 | |
| 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 laboratory CH 111-112)
- Two semesters of Physics (PH 211-212 with laboratory PH203-204)
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 petition to and approval by the departmental Undergraduate Program Committee.
Information for First Year Geology-Geophysics Majors
The following courses are recommended for First Year Geology-Geophysics majors, if their schedule permits:
- Exploring the Earth I and II (GE 132, 134 with laboratory GE 133, 135)
- Two semesters of Chemistry (CH 109-110 with laboratory CH 111-112)
- Two semesters of Calculus (MT 102-103)