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.