2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 18, 2024

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2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Physics: Concentration in Geophysics [PHY_GEOP]

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The study of geophysics includes a knowledge of the physical laws that govern the earth and a range of geology topics such as the earth's interior, crustal movements, mineral and fossil fuel resources. Crucial to these topics are the mathematical tools needed to describe them. For more information, contact the Physics Department .

Career Potential

Graduate work in geophysics
Technical specialist
Energy exploration
Government

A. Required Courses in Physics and Geology: 46 credit hours

GLY 261 - Physical Geology (4 cr. hr.)
GLY 262 - Historical Geology (4 cr. hr.)
GLY 301 - Mineralogy (4 cr. hr.)
GLY 302 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (3 cr. hr.)
GLY 359 - Sedimentary Geology (4 cr. hr.)
GLY 469 - Structural Geology (3 cr. hr.)
PHY 186 - Introductory Programming (3 cr. hr.)
PHY 201 - Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.)
PHY 202 - Principles of Physics II (4 cr. hr.)
PHY 203 - Principles of Physics III (3 cr. hr.)
PHY 410 - Modern Physics (3 cr. hr.)
PHY 420 - Classical Mechanics (3 cr. hr.)
PHY 450 - Electricity and Magnetism (4 cr. hr.)

B. Required Related Courses: 26 credit hours

CHE 227 - General Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
CHE 277 - General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
CHE 228 - General Chemistry II Lecture (3 cr. hr.) and
CHE 278 - General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
MAT 135 - Calculus I (4 cr. hr.)
MAT 236 - Calculus II (4 cr. hr.)
MAT 237 - Calculus III (4 cr. hr.)
MAT 425 - Methods of Applied Mathematics (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 336 - Differential Equations (3 cr. hr.)

C. Required Elective Courses: 9 credit hours

Select two from the following:

GLY 367 - Geomorphology (3 cr. hr.)
GLY 371 - Meteorology (4 cr. hr.)
GLY 390 - Hydrogeology (3 cr. hr.)
GLY 396 - Aqueous Geochemistry (3 cr. hr.)
GLY 397 - Physical Oceanography (3 cr. hr.)

Select one from the following:

PHY 422 - Applied Mechanics (3 cr. hr.)
PHY 440 - Electronics (3 cr. hr.)
PHY 595 - Geophysical Methods (3 cr. hr.)

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

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