PHYS 360 - Geophysics

Use of the principles of physics to understand current geologic phenomena and the evolution of the Earth and planets. Topics include the structure and evolution of the interiors of the Earth and other planets, deformation of solid material, seismology, heat generation and transport, dynamics of the ocean and atmosphere, hydrology, gravity anomalies, geomagnetism and impact cratering.

Prerequisites
PHYS 170 or PHYS 171 or Permission of Instructor

Credits 1

Area
Natural Sciences

Division
Natural Science

Compass Attributes
Natural Science