Earth and Ocean Science Courses (EOS)

graduate level, taught in Durham

252. Introduction to Geophysics. Critical and mathematical evaluation of the earth’s seismology, gravity, magnetism, heat flow, and internal dynamics. Derivation and evaluation of the basic equations of geophysics and geodynamics. The physics and computer methods of the locations and mechanics of earthquakes, seismotectonics and crustal dynamics, the earth’s internal layers, the gravitational attraction of mountains, the magnetic properties of rocks, the cooling of the earth, and the basics of continental drift. Original research project required. Prerequisite: upper division or first-year graduate standing in science or engineering. Instructor: Malin. 3 units.