EAS 4040
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Classes
EAS 4040
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.
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.
Distribution Category (PHS-AS) (OPHLS-AG)
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: EAS 5041
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)