GEOL 450
Physics of the Earth

Credit:  3 hours.


Survey of the physical and chemical principles used to delineate the physical state and evolution of the Earth including its internal structure, composition, and mineralogy. Topics include seismology, gravity, magnetics, heat flow, geophysical exploration, high-pressure mineralogy, and composition of the mantle and core. Students in geophysics, engineering, or physics should enroll in GEOL 452. Credit is not given for both GEOL 450 and GEOL 452. Prerequisite: PHYS 211, GEOL 432, credit or concurrent registration in GEOL 411, or consent of instructor.