Geophysics (GPHY), Minor

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2023-2024. Learn more about University Academic Regulation 3.1.

Contact: Sheri Orr, 404 NRC, 405-744-3729

Minimum Grade Point Average in Minor Coursework: All coursework for the minor to be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Total Hours: 24

MATH 2144Calculus I (A)4
MATH 2153Calculus II (A)3
PHYS 2014University Physics I (LN)4
PHYS 2114University Physics II (LN)4
GEOL 3413Petroleum Geology for Engineers 13
or GEOL 1114 Physical Geology (LN)
GEOL 4103Introduction to Geophysical Exploration3
GEOL 4113Seismic Interpretation3
or GEOL 4543 Introduction to Exploration Seismology
Total Hours24
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If GEOL 1114 is selected, the total hours required for the minor will be increased by one.

Additional OSU Requirements

Undergraduate Minors

  • An undergraduate minor must include between fifteen and thirty hours, inclusive of undergraduate coursework.
  • A minimum of six credit hours for the minor must be earned in residence at OSU.
  • The courses required for a minor may be included in the course requirements for any undergraduate degree or they may be in addition to degree requirements, depending on the overlap between the minor and degree requirements. However, an undergraduate minor must be earned in an academic field other than the student's declared degree option. The minor may not duplicate the degree major or option (for example, a student who earns a BA in Art with an Art History option may earn a minor in Studio Art but not Art History).
  • A student generally follows the minor requirements associated with his or her matriculation year or newer requirements that have been established since matriculation. The time limit for following requirements from a given academic year is six years.

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