GLS 343 Introduction to Geophysics

4 Credit(s)

This course is an introduction to seismology, earthquake mechanics, geomagnetism, gravity and terrestrial heat flow. All aspects of the course will be related to global plate tectonics. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week; occasional local field trips (may be during the school week or weekends) may be required.

Prerequisites: One Geological Sciences 100-level laboratory course or permission of Department Chairperson.