GEOL 440

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Solid Earth Geophysics

Geological Sciences College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences

Course Description

Physics of the earth, including earthquake seismology. Gravity, seismic, magnetic, electrical, and heat flow properties and methods.

When Taught

Winter

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Physics of the Earth

Learning Outcome

Understand the fundamental principles of plate motions, seismic waves, gravity, magnetics, heat flow, and mantle convection

Title

Problem Solving

Learning Outcome

Develop the ability to analyze processes in Earth's interior and on its surface through use of mathematics and problem solving

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Science Writing

Learning Outcome

Become comfortable with reading scientific papers, analyzing their content, and writing summaries of your analyses

Title

Earth as a Planet

Learning Outcome

Acquire an appreciation for the unique and complex processes in Earth's interior and the resulting surface manifestations and implications for development of life