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Interior of the Earth

EPSc 453

L19
 
Composition and temperature of Earth's mantle and core, determined by geophysical methods. Inferences about mantle and core dynamics, especially interactions. Current understanding and history of interior in fields of seismology, geomagnetism, mineral physics, geodynamics.
 
Prerequisites
  EPSc 353, or permission of instructor
 
Schedule
  Three class hours per week
 
Credit
  3 units