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