GEOL465G Geophysics
CONTENT: This course addresses the fundamentals of general and
exploration geophysics. Topics include the origin of the earth and the solar
system, the earth's interior, geochronology, gravity and isostasy, seismology,
the earth's heat, geomagnetism, upper atmosphere, continents and ocean
basins, ridges and island arcs, and plate tectonics. The theory and applications
of exploration geophysics also are covered, especially gravity, magnetic, and
seismic methods. Prerequisite: GEOL111 and one year of college physics or
the permission of the instructor, and graduate standing. 3 hours.
OFFERED: On Demand (approximately every three years).
Current Syllabus:
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