EAS 5041

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  • Schedule of Classes - September 22, 2025 1:06PM EDT

EAS 5041
Geodynamics

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 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 calculus, calculus-based physics, and at least one course in Earth Sciences, or permission of instructor.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2023SP, 2020FA, 2018FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 4040

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  9391 EAS 5041   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Abers, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person