Fall Term 2026 (1970)
GEOPH 210 - Structure, Dynamics and Evolution of the Earth and Planetary Interiors
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
This course presents an overview of the interior structure, composition, dynamics, and evolution of the Earth, planets, and moons. Topics to be covered include: formation of the solar system; planets and exoplanets; the plate tectonics revolution; mountain building and continental dynamics; earthquakes, volcanoes, and other geo-hazards; Earth's interior structure and dynamics from seismology, gravity, and magnetism; the rotational dynamics of planetary bodies; mantle convection and dynamos. Prerequisites: Physics 20 and Mathematics 30. Note: credit will be given for only one of GEOPH 110 or GEOPH 210.
LECTURE A01 (51525)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
MWF 12:00 - 12:50
GEOPH 326 - Seismic Imaging of Earth's Interior
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3/2)
Use of reflection and refraction seismology to image the Earth's interior, including application to environmental assessment, mineral and hydrocarbon exploration, geothermal energy, and tectonics; study of current technologies used to acquire, image, and interpret 2D and 3D data sets. Real data sets and computer assignments will be used to produce seismic images of the subsurface. Prerequisite: MATH 215 or 209 or 315 or 317 or MA PH 351.
LECTURE A01 (58489)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
TR 12:30 - 13:50
LAB D11 (58490)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
M 14:00 - 16:50
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
GEOPH 438 - Seismic Data Processing
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-6)
A variety of seismic and ground-penetrating radar data sets are corrected, enhanced, and imaged using commercial and student-written software, to reveal subsurface structures. Results obtained by the student will be presented as professional technical reports. Prerequisites: GEOPH 326, PHYS 234 or equivalent. Pre- or corequisite: GEOPH 426. Note: credit may only be obtained for one of GEOPH 438 and GEOPH 538.
LAB B01 (77727)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
M 14:00 - 17:50
GEOPH 538 - Seismic Data Processing
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-6)
A variety of seismic and ground-penetrating radar data sets are corrected, enhanced, and imaged using commercial and student-written software, to reveal subsurface structures. Results obtained by the student will be presented as professional technical reports. Note: credit may only be obtained for one of GEOPH 438 and GEOPH 538. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
LAB B01 (75070)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
M 14:00 - 17:50