Geophysics Research Group Teaching

Dr. Filina teaches these courses. Descriptions are available in the Undergraduate Catalog.

New course to be offered in Summer 2026

GEOL 497/897: Economic & Exploration Geology (E.F. Schramm Course)

  • Prereqs: PHYS 142 or PHYS 212

  • Field trip to Iceland


GEOL 441/841: Geophysics

Geophysical techniques to study the Earth: seismology, gravity, magnetics and heat flow. Students enrolled in this class participate in the Football Induced Seismicity project.

  • Prereqs: PHYS 142 or PHYS 212

GEOL/METR 453/853: GIS in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Basic concepts of GIS, hands-on experience with various case studies from geology, meteorology, climatology and environmental applications.

  • Prereqs: Junior or above standing; and one of the following: GEOL 100 or 101, or METR 100.

GEOL 442/842: Environmental Geophysics

Introduction to the principles of seismic, ground-penetrating radar, and bore-hole geophysical methods and their application to groundwater, engineering, environmental, and archaeological investigations.

  • Prereqs: MATH 107; PHYS 211; GEOL 101 or 106; or equivalent or permission.

GEOL 445/845: Advanced Geophysics 

Integrative analysis of geophysical data (gravity, magnetics, seismic) with geological information (well logs, tectonic history, etc.)

  • Prereqs: GEOL 441/841

GEOL 446/846: Exploration Geophysics 

Geophysical methods used for petroleum exploration: potential fields, seismology, electrical and electromagnetic surveying.

  • Prereqs:  GEOL 441/841 or Instruction Permission
  • This course will be offered if there is enough interest from students. Please contact Dr. Filina is interested

GEOL 947: Seminar in Geophysics

An essential seminar for graduate students that use geophysical methods in their research.