GEOS 5600 - Introduction to Geophysics

Seismology, gravity, geomagnetism, electrical resistivity, and heat measurements applied to the determination of the internal structure of the earth. Two lectures and three hours of practical laboratory-introduction to geophysical instrumentation.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Either (GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350); and GEOS 4300; AND either (MATH 1220 or MATH 1700); AND two semesters of college physics; or instructor approval.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: The prerequisites to 5000-level courses are: junior status and 12 hours of course work in Geosciences or consent of instructor. There may be specific prerequisites to individual courses.
When Offered: Fall - every other year