EARTH AND PLANETARY STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS
This course covers the formation and differentiation of Earth and planetary bodies, the resulting structure and composition of planetary interiors, and the geophysical tools that reveal these details. The mechanics and deformation of the Earth's crust and lithosphere are presented, emphasizing rock strength and rheology, earthquakes and faulting, brittle and ductile deformation mechanisms and processes, and an introduction to tectonic systems. A required 3-hour lab and field trip will further develop skills for recognition, interpretation, and analysis of Earth structures and deformation processes. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 and ( PHYS 101 or PHYS 111 or PHYS 125 or PHYS 141 ), these may be taken concurrently. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 and ( PHYS 101 or PHYS 111 or PHYS 125 or PHYS 141 ). These may be taken concurrently.
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: EARTH AND PLANETARY STRUCTURE Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory Credit Hours: 4 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level Prerequisite(s): EEPS 101 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 102 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 106 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 107 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 108 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 109 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 110 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 111 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 115 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 116 (may be taken concurrently)
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027