Undergraduate requirements: Geophysics option
- Ge 11 ab, Ge 13, Ge 109
- Ge 111 ab, Ge 11 d
- One of Ph 2 a, Ph 12 a
- One of Ph 2 b, Ph 12 b, Ph 2 c, Ph 12 c
- Ma 2 a
- One of Ma 3, ACM 18
- ACM 95 abc
- Twenty-seven units of physics or mechanics electives: any non-GPS course numbers 100 or greater, relevant to the option and approved by the option representative, including ME 65, ME 66, AM 125 abc, Ae/Ge/ME 160, Ph 106 abc.
- Thirty-six units of geophysics electives (selected in consultation with adviser): Ge 161, Ge 162, Ge 163, Ge 164, Ge 165, Ge 166, Ge 167, Ge 168, Ge 211, 200-level courses.
Typical course schedules are given for information only; in many cases is it possible to take courses in different years or in a different order.
Typical Course Schedule |
Units per term |
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1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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Second Year |
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| Ge 11 | Introduction to Earth and Planetary Science | 9 |
9 |
9 |
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| Ge 13 | Scientific Writing |
3 | |||
| Ge 109 | Oral Presentation | 3 | |||
| Ph 2 a |
Sophomore physics |
9 |
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| Additional Physics | 9 | ||||
| Ma 2 a | Sophomore mathematics |
9 | |
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| Ma 3 | 9 | ||||
| HSS electives | 9 |
9 |
9 |
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Total units |
36 |
36 |
24 |
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Third Year |
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| ACM 95 abc |
Introduction to Methods of Applied Math |
12 |
12 |
12 |
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| Ge 111 ab |
Applied Geophysics Seminar | 6 | 9 | ||
| Ge 11 d |
Geophysics |
9 |
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| Physics or mechanics electives | 9 |
9 |
9 |
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HSS electives | 9 |
9 |
9 |
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Total units |
30 |
45 |
38 |
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Fourth Year |
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| Geophysics electives | 18 | 18 |
9 |
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| HSS electives | 9 |
9 |
9 |
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Total units |
27 |
27 |
18 |
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For students beginning their junior year, it is possible to complete the requirements for the geophysics option within two years, but there are benefits from starting with Ge 11 abc in the sophomore year.
Passing grades must be earned in a total of 486 units, including courses listed above. Any student whose grade-point average in science and mathematics courses is less than 1.9 at the end of an academic year may be refused permission to register in the geological and planetary science options.
For more information
For more information, visit the geophysics program website or contact option representative Jennifer Jackson.Last updated April 02, 2013 13:59 by Lisa Christiansen
