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Apr 16, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2015-2016 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
Geophysics, B.S. in Geophysics
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Description
The Geophysics program provides coursework that examines the physical traits of the Earth and explores its interactions with space. Aspects of geophysics includes the study of the Earth’s magnetic and gravitational fields, volcanism, the hydrological cycle, atmospheric studies and interactions with the Moon and other celestial bodies.
Contact Information
401 Laxalt Mineral Engineering Building
Phone: (775) 784-6050
Jennifer O’Neil (freshman, sophomore, and new transfer students) - joneil@unr.edu
Graduation Requirements
| Total Units |
120 |
| Cumulative GPA |
2.0 |
| University GPA |
2.0 |
| Major GPA |
2.0 |
| Residency Requirement |
30 Upper-Division Units at UNR |
| Major Residency Requirement |
15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR |
| Upper-Division Requirement |
40 Upper-Division Units |
| Half Program Units/4 Year Institution |
60 Units |
I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (40-45 units)
NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy. A. English (3-8 units)
Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101 .
B. Mathematics (4 units)
Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. C. Natural Sciences (8 units)
D. Social Sciences (3 units)
Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. E. Fine Arts (3 units)
Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. F. Core Humanities (9 units)
Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. G. Capstone Courses (7 units)
H. Diversity (3 units)
Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog. II. Additional Requirements (0 units)
III. Major Requirements (68 units)
Summer field course or research experience (3 units)
Advisor approval required. Select one from the following:
- GEOL 451 - Summer Field Geology (3 units)
- The Summer of Applied Geophysical Experience (SAGE) offered through Los Alamos Lab.
- A geophysical Field Camp offered through another university.
- GEOL 495 - Special Problems taken with a Geophysical Faculty member.
B. Geological Sciences (19 units)
C. Mathematics (14 units)
Note(s):
The addition of PHYS 323 and PHYS 423 Intermediate and Advanced Physics Lab - 3 units total will satisfy the physics minor. E. Technical electives (9 units) in a single area
Hydrogeology/Seismology/Geo-Engineering
Remote Sensing/GIS/Geodesy
Mathematics/Computer Science
IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)
There is no minor requirement. For students wishing to go into energy or exploration industries, the following course is highly recommended and may be required for minors in Geology or Hydrogeology: - GEOL 212 - Earth Mat & Geochem II (3 units)
Other minors that are highly complementary to the Geophysics degree include Physics, Mathematics, Atmospheric Sciences, and Engineering programs.
V. Electives (7-12 units)
Students are strongly encouraged to take courses in related fields of interest.
First Semester (16 units)
Second Semester (15 units)
First Semester (15 units)
Second Semester (13 units)
First Semester (16 units)
Second Semester (13 units)
First Semester (13 units)
Second Semester (16 units)
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