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Advisor: Dr. Michelle Kominz
Room 1133 Rood Hall
Phone: (269) 387-5340
Email: michelle.kominz@wmich.edu

Geophysics, one of the earth sciences, applies principles of physics to the study of the earth. Evaluation of gravity, magnetic, and electrical fields, seismic wave propagation and heat flow are used to deduce the earth's structure, composition, physical properties, and dynamic processes. These studies may emphasize exploration geophysics, which uses geophysical techniques in the search for petroleum, natural gas, other mineral deposits, and ground-water resources. The techniques of geophysics are also used to investigate the shallow portions of the earth's crust to determine conditions for the suitable location of dams, bridges, nuclear power plants, waste disposal sites, and highways. Geology, the study of the earth, plays a major role in geophysics.

The Geosciences and Physics Departments offer a program of study leading to a major in geophysics. Students choosing this program of study are also required to take mathematics courses which corresepond to a minor in mathematics. Students contemplating a geophysics major should contact the Geosciences Department as early as possible for advising. Total major requires 75-77 credit hours.

For an outline of required courses for this program, please go to the Registrar's online catalog at the following link.

http://catalog.wmich.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=11&poid=2147&returnto=search

Department of Geosciences
1187 Rood Hall
1903 West Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: (269) 387-5485
Fax: (269) 387-5513
mohamed.sultan@wmich.edu

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