Geophysics, Minor
The Geophysics minor provides students with a grounding in the technical skills crucial to investigating the subsurface features of our earth. The minor emphasizes a variety of state-of-the-art techniques used by professionals in resource exploration and development in order to study what lies beneath our feet, including both ground-based approaches as well as aerial (drones) and satellite imaging.
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GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Geophysics Core Courses | ||
| EGEO 358 | Introduction to Geophysics/Lab | 3 |
| EGEO 458 | Geophysical Field Methods/Lab | 3 |
| Foundation Sequence | ||
| Select one of the following sequences: | 12-13 | |
| Foundation – Environmental Geoscience Majors | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | ||
| General Physics II with Lab | ||
| Programming Principles | ||
| Foundation – Other (Non-EGEO) Majors | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Earth Materials and Processes/Lab | ||
| Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | ||
| General Physics II with Lab | ||
| Total Hours | 18-19 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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Minor in Geophysics (34E)
This program is effective as of Fall 2014.
Revised 8-2019