GEOS 323 - Geophysics

Class Hours: 3
Lab/Discussion: 3
Credits: 4

Prerequisite: PHYS 111, MATH 121, grade of “C” or better in GEOS 200
An introduction to physics of the surface and interior of the solid earth, including earthquakes, propagation of earthquake waves, gravity field and interior structure, magnetic field and magnetic reversals, heat flow, geodesy, and tides. Techniques used for applied geophysical surveys are also examined.