ESCI2201

ESCI 2201 - Solid Earth Dynamics (4 Cr.)

Department of Earth Sciences (11130) TIOT - College of Science and Engineering

ESCI 2201 - Solid Earth Dynamics (4 Cr.)

Course description

Dynamics of solid Earth, particularly tectonic system. Seismology, internal structure of Earth. Earth's gravity, magnetic fields. Paleomagnetism, global plate tectonics, tectonic systems. Field trip.

prereq: concurrent registration is required (or allowed) in PHYS 1301 or instr consent

Minimum credits

4

Maximum credits

4

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

AFV - A-F or Audit

Laboratory

Lecture

Typically offered term(s)

Every Fall