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The Undergraduate Degree Programs Students interested in pursuing a major in Geology and Geophysics should choose one of the specific programs listed on the Major Description Page. Majors are expected not to employ the Credit/D/Fail option for their prerequisites or for courses in the major. Higher-level courses may sometimes be substituted for required courses with the permission of the director of undergraduate studies. Qualified seniors are encouraged to enroll in graduate courses, again with the permission of the director of undergraduate studies.
Major Description and Course Requirements
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Geology
and Geophysics is the scientific study of the Earth as a planet; studies
include many specialized topics such as paleontology, geochemistry, planetology,
meteorology, oceanography, environmental science, tectonics, seismology,
mineralogy, petrology, and mineral deposits. Offerings in the major are
designed both for students preparing for a professional career in any
aspect of earth or planetary science and for students simply interested
in their surroundings, the natural environment, or natural resources.