EAS 4040

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EAS 4040
Geodynamics

Course information provided by the 2018-2019 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 (offered alternate years).

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5041

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17243 EAS 4040   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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