12 711 - Marine Geology and Geophysics II

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

An introduction to marine geology and geophysics intended as part of a two-term sequence for first-year MIT-WHOI Joint Program students in marine geology and geophysics. Topics include: lithosphere evolution and mantle dynamics, the structure and composition of the oceanic crust and mantle, tectonic and magmatic processes at mid-ocean ridges, hotspot volcanism, subduction and arc magmatism, and the crustal structure and sedimentation history of continental margins.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 12.710

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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