Geophysics Track
Geophysics explores the structural and dynamical properties of the Earth as well as other planets in and outside the solar system. The track is designed for students interested in applying physics to better understand planets. However, the track is not meant for students who plan to go on to physics graduate school.
Students should complete the physics gateway, core, and lab requirements as described in the physics track.
Electives:
Up to 2 elective credits can come from outside Physics. Suggested electives are listed below. Due to yearly changes in course availability, there may be courses not listed below that are appropriate as an elective. Consult with your Physics advisor if you wish to consider other non-physics courses as an elective.
Suggested Physics Electives:
PHYS 210 | How Things Fail |
PHYS 217 | Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos |
PHYS 3XX | Any 300-level Physics course |
Suggested Non-Physics Electives:
E&ES 213 | Mineralogy |
E&ES 220 | Geomorphology |
E&ES 223 | Structural Geology |
E&ES 246 | Hydrology |
E&ES 270 | Quantitative Methods for the Biological and Environmental Sciences |
E&ES 317 | Volcanology |
E&ES 368 | Isotope Geochemistry |
E&ES 385 | Remote Sensing |
ASTR 224 | Exoplanets: Formation, Detection, and Characterization |