Geophysics
Durham
Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
10
CRN: 16047
Special Fees: $20.00
CRN: 16047
Special Fees: $20.00
The structure of the solid Earth, including the continental and oceanic lithosphere and the deep interior as revealed by investigations of seismic waves, the Earth's gravitational and magnetic fields, heat flow, and earthquakes. Undergraduate course in physical geology, one year of calculus, one year of college physics required.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Cross listed with : ESCI 734.01
Instructors: Sophie Coulson
Syllabus:
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2023 | 12/11/2023 | W | 1:10pm - 3:30pm | JAMS 252 | |
| 8/28/2023 | 12/11/2023 | MWF | 11:10am - 12:00pm | JAMS 254 | |
| Final Exam | 12/15/2023 | 12/15/2023 | F | 10:30am - 12:30pm | JAMS 254 |
Additional Course Details:
This course focuses on the structure of the Earth and dynamic processes within it. Topics include: plate tectonics, earthquakes and seismic waves, mantle convection, rheology and ice age dynamics, Earth's gravity field and geodesy, and the geodynamo.