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Earth Forces

EPSc 353

L19
 
Basic concepts regarding the forces that act upon the Earth, how geological materials react to these forces, and the time scale over which they respond. Emphasis on physical concepts needed to understand the geodynamical behavior of the Earth over a broad range of length and time scales. Application and interpretation of geophysical methods to probe the interior of the Earth.
 
Prerequisites
  EPSc 201, Phys 117A, and Math 131, or permission of instructor
 
Schedule
  Three class hours and one two-hour laboratory per week
 
Credit
  4 units

Last revised: 
23-Aug-2005
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