Geophysics uses physics, mathematics and chemistry to understand gravity, earthquakes and magnetism. Learn about the Earth through the exploration of seismic waves, as well as its magnetic and gravitational fields. You'll also examine natural phenomena such as earthquakes, floods and landslides, and learn about plate tectonics.
Geophysics students at SLU start with a foundation in solid Earth science. You'll
take courses in mineralogy and structural geology. Upper-level geophysics courses,
with an emphasis on seismology, build on this foundation and ensure that you will
be well prepared for graduate school or to work as a geophysicist.
You might also have the opportunity to work with SLU faculty in SLU's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences on their research, gaining solid practical experience in the field.
Graduates are prepared to work as geoscientists and for government agencies concerned
with oil and natural gas exploration and production, waste and pollution management,
mining, water resources and civil engineering.
You might also use your skills providing environmental impact assessments, conservation
and land management or policy analysis.
Faculty teaching in SLU’s geoscience program are devoted to the training of students in the classroom, laboratory and field. Faculty are also involved in research in Antarctica, Asia, South America and North America. They bring these experiences back into the classroom to enrich student learning.
Linda Warren
David Crossley
Lupei Zhu
Robert Hermann
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If you choose to major in geophysics at SLU, you may have access to the Saint Louis University Earthquake Center. The Earthquake Center is part of both a regional network that monitors the New Madrid seismic zone and a global network to monitor seismicity around the world. SLU is also home to the Global Geodynamics Project, which records the Earth's gravity field at a number of worldwide stations and maintains standards for the deployment of all superconducting gravimeters.