Geophysics
Doerr School of Sustainability
Be exposed to a broad spectrum of geophysics, including: resource exploration, environmental geophysics, seismology, and tectonics.
What You'll Study
The mission of the undergraduate program in Geophysics is to expose students to a broad spectrum of geophysics, including: resource exploration, environmental geophysics, seismology, and tectonics. Students in the major obtain a solid foundation in the essentials of math, physics, and geology, and build upon that foundation with advanced coursework in geophysics to develop the in-depth knowledge they need to pursue advanced graduate study and professional careers in government or the private sector.
Degrees Offered
- BS
- Minor
- Coterm
More Information
Learn more about Geophysics in the Stanford Bulletin
Exploratory Courses
GEOPHYS 101
Frontiers of Geophysical Research at Stanford (GEOPHYS 201)
GEOPHYS 104
The Water Course (EARTHSYS 104, EARTHSYS 204, GEOPHYS 204)
GEOPHYS 108
Tectonics Field Trip (GEOLSCI 189, GEOLSCI 289, GEOPHYS 214)
GEOPHYS 110
Introduction to the Foundations of Contemporary Geophysics (EARTHSYS 110)
GEOPHYS 30N
Designing Science Fiction Planets (GEOLSCI 30N)
GEOPHYS 90
Earthquakes and Volcanoes (EARTHSYS 113)