Preparation for the Major
Complete 16 courses as follows:
Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences
Complete the following four courses:
Introductory Earth Science
Complete one course: EPS SCI 1, CLUSTER 70A, or any course from Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences 3 through 17.
Select 1 from 5 options
Mathematics
Complete the following six courses:
Physics
Complete the following six courses:
The Major
Complete 12 courses as follows:
Additional Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences
Select one course from the following:
Select 1 from 4 options:
Area Requirement
Three additional 100-level Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences courses are required from the lists below (courses other than M187, 189-199). Students may opt for one of the suggested course groups.
Select 3 from 12 options:
Honors Program
The honors program in geophysics is intended to provide exceptional students an opportunity for advanced research and study under the tutorial guidance of a faculty member. Honors in geophysics are awarded at graduation to those students who have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5, have completed at least 90 graded units at the University of California, and have completed the honors thesis requirements. Students demonstrating exceptional ability are awarded highest honors.
Honors Thesis (Optional)
Students must complete a minimum of two terms (8 units) of the following course, leading to the preparation of a satisfactory honors thesis. Qualified students wishing to enter the program must submit a completed application form to the departmental honors committee near the end of their junior year.