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Earth Sciences 3321A/B

PHYSICS OF THE EARTH I


An introduction to physics of the Earth's interior. Major topics are: Earth structure from seismic observations, heat flow, the physics of minerals under high temperatures and pressures, equations of state, seismological, thermal and compositional models.

Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2220A/B or the former Earth Sciences 2221A/B.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hour.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY C i  
Subject Code: EARTHSCI

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