Spring 2024
EPS 122 001 - LEC 001
Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors
Bruce Buffett
Class #:20488
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Earth and Planetary Science
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
2
Enrolled: 44
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 46
Waitlist Max: 10
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
6 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.
Other classes by Bruce Buffett
Course Catalog Description
Gravity field, density distribution, and internal seismic structure of the Earth and planets. Constitution, composition, temperature distribution, and energetics of the Earth's interior. The geomagnetic field and the geodynamo, and concepts in seismic imaging and geophysical fluid dynamics. This
course welcomes physics, computer science, engineering and applied maths majors.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None