EAS 5041

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EAS 5041
Geodynamics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

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.

When Offered Fall.

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

Comments Students enrolled in EAS 5041 will be required to complete a computational lab.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 4040

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17054 EAS 5041   LEC 001

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