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Program checklist · B.A.

Geophysics, B.A.

SUNY College at Geneseo · Geneseo, NY

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The primary objective of this interdisciplinary program is to prepare students for both immediate careers and graduate-level study in geophysics. The program differs from the Bachelor of Arts degree programs in Geological Sciences and Physics since it provides the background in both mathematics and physics that is required for solution of problems in the field of solid earth geophysics.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196167
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196167_bd4c3e1d
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

General Education Requirements (30-40 Credits)

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    Basic Requirements: (53 Credits)

    20 items
    1. GSCI 160
      Physical Geology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. GSCI 161
      Physical Geology Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    3. GSCI 170
      Historical Geology
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    4. GSCI 210
      Mineralogy
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. GSCI 301
      Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. GSCI 341
      Principles of Structural Geology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. GSCI 443
      Applied Geophysics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. GSCI 491
      Geological Sciences Capstone Seminar I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    9. GSCI 492
      Geological Sciences Capstone Seminar II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    10. PHYS 123
      Analytical Physics I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. PHYS 114
      Physics I Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    12. PHYS 125
      Analytical Physics II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    13. PHYS 116
      Physics II Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    14. PHYS 223
      Analytical Physics III
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    15. PHYS 224
      Analytical Physics IV
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    16. PHYS 226
      Optics and Modern Physics Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    17. PHYS 228
      Mathematical Methods in Physics
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    18. PHYS 335
      Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    19. PHYS 362
      Intermediate Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    20. Electives in 300-level Geological Sciences and Physics
      Not resolved to a course
      9

    Related Requirements: (23 Credits)

    9 items
    1. MATH 221
      Calculus I
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. MATH 222
      Calculus II
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    3. MATH 223
      Calculus III
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    4. MATH 326
      Differential Equations
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. CHEM 116
      Chemistry I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. CHEM 118
      Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. CHEM 119
      Introductory Chemistry Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      or: CHEM 203 - Principles of Chemistry I
      1
    8. CHEM 204
      Principles of Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. CHEM 119
      Introductory Chemistry Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      2

    Minimum Competence Requirement

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      Department Writing Requirement

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        Sample Course Map

        53 items
        1. First Year
          Not resolved to a course
        2. Fall - 15 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        3. PHYS 123
          Analytical Physics I
          Not resolved to a course
        4. PHYS 114
          Physics I Lab
          Not resolved to a course
        5. GSCI 160
          Physical Geology
          Not resolved to a course
        6. GSCI 161
          Physical Geology Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course
        7. Counts for Global Society: CGC and SST
          Not resolved to a course
        8. MATH 221
          Calculus I
          Not resolved to a course
        9. WRTG 105
          Writing Seminar: (subtitle)
          Not resolved to a course
        10. Spring - 15 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        11. PHYS 125
          Analytical Physics II
          Not resolved to a course
        12. PHYS 116
          Physics II Lab
          Not resolved to a course
        13. GSCI 170
          Historical Geology
          Not resolved to a course
        14. MATH 222
          Calculus II
          Not resolved to a course
        15. Global Society: DPP -
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        16. Second Year
          Not resolved to a course
        17. Fall - 16 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        18. PHYS 223
          Analytical Physics III
          Not resolved to a course
        19. MATH 223
          Calculus III
          Not resolved to a course
        20. PHYS 226
          Optics and Modern Physics Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course
        21. Global Society: WCV -
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        22. World Language 101 -
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        23. Spring - 15 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        24. PHYS 224
          Analytical Physics IV
          Not resolved to a course
        25. MATH 326
          Differential Equations
          Not resolved to a course
        26. PHYS 228
          Mathematical Methods in Physics
          Not resolved to a course
        27. World Language 102 -
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        28. Global Society: CAI -
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        29. Third Year
          Not resolved to a course
        30. Fall - 16 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        31. GSCI 210
          Mineralogy
          Not resolved to a course
        32. PHYS 335
          Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I
          Not resolved to a course
        33. PHYS 362
          Intermediate Laboratory
          Not resolved to a course
        34. CHEM 116
          Chemistry I or CHEM 203 - Principles of Chemistry I
          Not resolved to a course
        35. CHEM 119
          Introductory Chemistry Lab
          Not resolved to a course
        36. Elective -
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        37. Spring - 13 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        38. GSCI 220
          Petrology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        39. GSCI 341
          Principles of Structural Geology
          Not resolved to a course
        40. GSCI 3xx Elective -
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        41. CHEM 118
          Chemistry II or CHEM 204 - Principles of Chemistry II
          Not resolved to a course
        42. CHEM 129
          Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry
          Not resolved to a course
        43. Fourth Year
          Not resolved to a course
        44. Fall - 15 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        45. GSCI 391
          Geological Sciences Capstone Seminar I
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        46. GSCI 343
          Applied Geophysics
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        47. PHYS 3xx-4xx Elective -
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        48. Integrated & Applied Learning -
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        49. Electives -
          Not resolved to a course
          5
        50. Spring - 15 Credit Hours
          Not resolved to a course
        51. GSCI 3xx-4xx Elective -
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        52. GSCI 392
          Geological Sciences Capstone Seminar II
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        53. Electives -
          Not resolved to a course
          11

        KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

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