GLY 48 - Geophysics: Sounding the Earth

Institution:

Long Island University-C W Post Campus

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Description:

This course presents the physical methods used for studies of deep earth structure, shallow crustal exploration, and mineral prospecting. Topics covered include earthquake seismology, reflection and refraction seismology, geomagnetism, isostasy and gravity anomalies, and electromagnetic methods. Exercises with real geophysical data sets and/or student acquired field data form the basis for class projects. Prerequisites of (GLY 1 or ERS 2), MTH 7 and PHY 3 or permission of instructor are required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.liu.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 299-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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