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Ge 11 d - Introduction to Earth and Planetary Sciences: Geophysics

Ge 11 d

Introduction to Earth and Planetary Sciences: Geophysics

9 units (3-0-6)   |  second term
Prerequisites: Ch 1, Ma 2 a, Ph 2 a.

An introduction to the geophysics of the solid earth; formation of planets; structure and composition of Earth; interactions between crust, mantle, and core; surface and internal dynamics; mantle convection; imaging of the interior; seismic tomography. Although Ge 11 abcd is designed as a sequence, any one term can be taken as a standalone course.

Instructor: Gurnis
Published Date: March 21, 2025