EEPS 645
EARTH AND PLANETARY INTERIORS
Formation and differentiation of Earth and Planetary systems. Structural seismology and the composition of the Earth and our solar system’s planetary interiors. Earth's gravity, geoid, density, and moment of inertia. Heat flow and Earth energetics. Earth's core and magnetic field. Mantle convection and plate tectonics. Oceanic and continental lithosphere. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: EEPS 445 . Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for EEPS 645 if student has credit for EEPS 445 .
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: EARTH AND PLANETARY INTERIORS Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Course Level: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027