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GEOL 407 - Geophysics

GEOL 407: Geophysics (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: MATH 124 or MATH 150; PHYS 180A or PHYS 195. Counts toward Environmental Sciences, B.S. (2026-27), Environmental Sciences, B.S. (2025-26).

3 units
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Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)
Two lectures and three hours of laboratory. Principles and field studies of gravity, magnetic, and seismic techniques applied to structure, dynamics, and shallow environment of the earth. Computer-aided data reduction and interpretation.
Prerequisites
MATH 124 or MATH 150; PHYS 180A or PHYS 195.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Spring
Formerly numbered
GEOL 307

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #9960· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
25 of 25 seats open
Tue, Thu 9:30 AM-10:45 AM · CSL 425