EAS 4040

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EAS 4040
Geodynamics

Course information provided by the 2020-2021 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, PHS-AS)

When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5041

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18299 EAS 4040   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online

    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5041

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 21273 EAS 4040   LEC 002

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    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Abers, G

  • Instruction Mode: Online