School of Geosciences
The University of Sydney
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Majoring in Geology & Geophysics

The basic requirement for majoring in Geology & Geophysics is that students complete 24 credit points of Senior Geology & Geophysics Units of Study. This is achieved by enrolling in two Senior Geology & Geophysics Units per semester.

Additionally, students must enrol in GEOS 3008/3908.

Given the number of Senior Geology & Geophysics Units available, students can choose a variety of Unit combinations to attain a Geology & Geophysics Major. To help students choose the combination of Units that best suits their interests, the following tables list example pathways to achieve a Geology & Geophysics Major with a focus on surface, marine & environmental processes and deep earth processes.

Any students who are uncertain as to what combination of Units will best serve their interests should contact the School's Student Liason Officer.

Example pathway for a Surface, Marine & Environmental focus

 
Year/Level Semester Recommended Units
Junior Units February GEOS 1001
July GEOS 1003
Intermediate Units February GEOS 2113 MARS 2005
July GEOG 2321 MARS 2006
Senior Units February At least two of GEOS 3007 GEOS 3009 GEOS 3017 GEOS 3018
July GEOS 3008 and at least one of GEOS 3014 GEOS 3015 GEOS 3016

Example pathway for a Deep Earth Processes focus

 
Year/Level Semester Recommended Units
Junior Units February GEOS 1001
July GEOS 1003
Intermediate Units February GEOS 2113 GEOS 2114
July GEOS 2124 GEOG 2321
Senior Units February At least two of GEOS 3003 GEOS 3007 GEOS 3017
July GEOS 3008 and at least one of GEOS 3004 GEOS 3006