EAS 4040

EAS 4040

Course information provided by the 2016-2017 Catalog.

Quantitative study of the deformation, heat transport, and melting processes that have shaped the evolution of the solid Earth. Familiar physical and chemical principles and concepts are applied to the study of plate tectonics, fluid dynamics, mantle convection, melting, and mountain building.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: calculus, calculus-based physics, and at least one course in Earth Sciences, or permission of instructor.

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG, PBS-AS)

When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5041

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17050 EAS 4040   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: calculus and calculus-based physics courses, or permission of instructor.