GEOS 5600 - Introduction to Geophysics

Seismology, gravity, geomagnetism, electrical resistivity, and heat measurements applied to the determination of the internal structure of the earth.

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

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Prerequisites applicable to all 5000-level courses in Geosciences are junior status or above and 12 or more credit hours of course work in geosciences, including the specific prerequisite for each course, or consent of instructor.

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: Two lectures and three hours of practical laboratory-introduction to geophysical instrumentation.
When Offered: Fall - every other year