Catalog Course 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.

Fall Term

6 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week.

Spring Term

6 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week.