Reviews the physical and chemical characteristics of the solid earth, from the core to the crust, and the processes that govern behavior through the earth. Lectures are supplemented with readings from the recent literature. Topics include convection, phase transitions, melt generation, forces of plate tectonics, origin of continents and lithosphere, continental tectonics, and earthquakes. Recommended requisite: a course in basic chemistry and a course in physics.
instructor(s)
Farmer, G Lang
Primary Instructor
- Spring 2018 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2023
Jones, Craig H
Primary Instructor
- Spring 2018 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2023
