The B.Sc.(Exploration Geophysics) degree is a preliminary three year geophysics degree. Students are strongly encouraged to include a wide range of subjects from mathematics, physics, computing, geophysics and geology in their degree. These subjects provide an ideal technical background for a professional geophysicist. By virtue of its breadth and technical strength, the degree can also provide an excellent basis for entry into a range of other more general scientific and educational career paths.

Course Structure:
The course currently requires a total of 48 units to be obtained.

Compulsory courses are:

ERTH2050 Field Geology
ERTH3020 Introduction to Exploration Geophysics
ERTH3021 Techniques of Geophysics
MATH2000 Calculus and Linear Algebra II
MATH2100 Applied Mathematical Analysis
MATH2200 Scientific Computing and Numerical Analysis

plus any 5 of the following (10 units in total):

MATH3102 Methods and Models of Applied Mathematics B
MATH3201 Approximation Theory with Algorithmic Applications
MATH3203 Visualisation and Modelling
MATH3403 Partial Differential Equations
PHYS2041 Quantum Physics
PHYS2090 Optical Physics
PHYS2810 Electronics and Circuit Theory
PHYS3071 Computational Physics

plus 10 units from other Level 2 or 3 ERTH courses.

Note that care must be taken in subject selection to ensure all subject pre-requisites are met. There are also a number of highly recommended subjects to assist students with completion of their fourth level subject requirements.

It is expected that students will undertake a fourth year of study, either in the form of Honours, or Post Graduate Diploma, in preparation for employment as a professional geophysicist.

For further course details see the UQ Undergraduate Studies Book. Candidates are advised to consult the Geophysics Course Coordinator about subject scheduling before enrolling.

2000 Course Schedule | Geophysics Coordinator | Undergraduate Course Information