EARTH 314
Geophysics
This course covers the use of geophysical observations and techniques for investigations of Earth's internal structure, plate tectonics and earthquake faulting. Topics include: Earth's gravity field, isostasy, and the modeling of gravity anomalies; Plate kinematics, plate forces and Earth dynamics; Seismology, wave propagation and Earth's layered structure; Earthquake faulting and rupture processes; Heat flow in Earth.
Topics
- Earth's gravity field
- isostasy
- and the modeling of gravity anomalies
- Plate kinematics
- plate forces and Earth dynamics
- Seismology
- wave propagation and Earth's layered structure
- Earthquake faulting and rupture processes
- Heat flow in Earth
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
MATH 115, EARTH 132, or equivalent. (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) MATH 116 or equivalent; PHYSICS 140 or PHYSICS 150. (4). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. May not be taken pass/fail.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027