GPGN 494 - Physics of The Earth

Institution:

Colorado School of Mines

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Description:

Students will explore the fundamental observations from which physical and mathematical inferences can be made regarding the Earth's origin, structure, and evolution. These observations include traditional geophysical observations (e.g., seismic, gravity, magnetic, and radioactive) in addition to geochemical, nucleonic, and extraterrestrial observations. Emphasis is placed on not only cataloging the available data sets, but on developing and testing quantitative models to describe these disparate data sets. Prerequisites: GEGN202, GPGN302, GPGN303, GPGN308, MATH348 or PHGN311, and MATH225, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mines.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 273-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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