University General Course Catalog 2018-2019 
    
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Geophysics, B.S. in Geophysics


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Description


The Geophysics program integrates geology, mathematics, and physics in order to understand the large scale processes of Earth as a planetary body and regional variations in the near surface. Geophysicists study Earth processes through a combination of laboratory experiments, computational and theoretical modeling, remote imaging, and direct measurements. This includes the study of magnetic and gravitational fields, tectonics and volcanism, the hydrological cycle, and interactions with the Moon and other celestial bodies.  NOTE: All Geophysics Major Requirements courses and their prerequisite courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or greater; “C-” or lower is not acceptable.   Because of the significant amount of common interdisciplinary coursework, students having their major within the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering may not also have a minor from within the Department.  

http://www.unr.edu/assessment/plans-and-forms/science/geophysics-bs

Contact Information


401 Laxalt Mineral Engineering Building
(775) 784-6050

College of Science Academic Advisors: http://www.unr.edu/science/academic-advising

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno


Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking Print degree planner icon at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.

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. Silver Core General Education Requirements (27-30 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy  .”

Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

A. Silver Core Writing and Prerequisite (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3


B. Silver Core Mathematics and Prerequisite (4 units) - CO2


D. Silver Core Social Sciences (3 units) - CO6


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses .

E. Silver Core Fine Arts (3 units) - CO7


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .

F. Silver Core Humanities (6 units) - CO5, CO8


Refer to the Core Curriculum   chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (12 units maximum)


Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV).  Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

A. Science, Technology & Society Course - CO9


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO9 courses .

B. Diversity & Equity Course - CO10


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO10 courses .

C. Global Context Course - CO11


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO11 courses .

D. Ethics Course - CO12


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO12 courses .

E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis Course - CO13


F. Application Course - CO14


III. Additional Requirements (0 units)


IV. Major Requirements (72-75 units)


Summer field course or research experience (1-3 units)


Advisor approval required. Select one from the following:

Note(s):


The addition of PHYS 323  and PHYS 423  Intermediate and Advanced Physics Lab (3 units total) will satisfy the Physics minor.

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)


VI. Electives (3-9 units)


Students are strongly encouraged to take courses in related fields of interest.

VII. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


Spring Semester (14 units)


Summer Semester (1-3 units)


D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (12-13 units)


Spring Semester (12-15 units)


  • (4 units) CO13, CO14
  • Science, Technology & Society Course (3 units) CO9
  • Technical Elective (3 credits)
  • General Elective (2-5 units)

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