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EARTH 135 - Principles of Geophysics

Earth Science College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

Principles of Geophysics

Instructor Name(s)

Tanimoto, Ji

Course Description

Basic principles in geophysics from elasticity theory, fluid dynamics, gravity, magnetism, and heat flow. Their applications to various processes in the Earth.

Unit Value

4

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

4

Recommended Preparation

Earth 100 highly recommended.

Prerequisites

Mathematics 2A-B or 3A-B; and Mathematics 4A-B; and Mathematics 6A (may be taken concurrently); and, Physics 1 and 2, or Physics 6A-B-C, or Phys 7A and 7B, or Phys 21 and 22.