EAS 4040

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EAS 4040
Geodynamics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

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 Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: calculus and calculus-based physics courses, or permission of instructor.

Distribution Category (PBS)

Comments Co-meets with EAS 5041.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5041

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17059 EAS 4040   LEC 001

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