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Introduction to Geophysics: Geology 4800/7800
Instructor: Eric Sandvol, sandvole@missouri.edu
Mailing address: 101 Geology Building
Office: Room 9 Geology Building
Phone: 884-9616
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00pm-3:00pm
and by appointment
Overview
This course is designed to cover the fundamental of the theories applied in geophysics. Geophysical observations consistitue the primary method by which earth scientists explore the earth's interior. We will explore many different aspects of solid earth geophysics including seismology, potential field theory, and thermodynamics. This course is designed for upper level undergraduate geology students who should have some working knowledge of Physics and Calculus. This course will also to cover the basics of plate tectonics and geodynamics.
The 1996 DEEP PROBE Experiment: An example of a Large Scale Refraction Experiment.
Grading
30 % Final Exam
25 % Midterm Exam #1
20 % Homework
25% Labs
Primary Reference Book:
The Solid Earth; C.M.R. Fowler
Secondary Reference Books (Advanced):
Geodynamics: Applications of Continuum Physics to Geological Problems; Turcotte and Schubert
Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting; Dobrin
Geophysical Exploration; Kearey and Brooks
Secondary References (Introductory):
Inside the Earth; Bolt
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with disabilities
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Services, A048 Brady Commons, 882 4696, or the course instructor immediately.
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last revised: summer 2003
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