MGG 514-Introduction to Geophysics, Prof. Keir Becker

Course Goals:

An overall introduction to solid earth geophysics, covering Earfth struture and rheology and the four classical branches of geophysics: seismology, gravity, geomagnetism, geothermics.

Material:

I. Time-space continua and behavior of earth materials on various time-space scales.
II. Baasic structure and rheology of Earth
III. Seismology
A. Earthquake seismology
B. Exploration seismology
IV. Gravity and Potential Fields
V. Geomagnetism and Plate Tectonics
VI. Geothermal processes and thermal structure of Earth
VII. Structure of and geophysical signitures of oceanic and continental lithosphere

Assignments:

Mid-term Exam and Final Exam
4 problem sets, one in each of 4 major subfields of geophysics

Grades:

Based 1/3 each on mid-term eam, final exam, and problem sets.

Textbooks:

C.M.R. Fowler, The Solid Earth: An Introduction to Global Geophysics, Cambridge University Press (paperback)

Prerequisite:

Calculus or equivalent (e.g., MGG 550)