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Oct 01, 2024
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GPH 333 - Plate Tectonics and Earth Physics (4 units)
Physical properties of the Earth, including mass, shape, gravity, internal structure, heat flow, and geomagnetism. Geophysical observations of the deformation and motion of the Earth’s crust and lithosphere in the context of plate tectonics.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 332; MATH 181; PHYS 151 or PHYS 180 and PHYS 180L.
Units of Lecture: 3
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to identify the three plate boundary types and geologic processes associated with them.
2. Students will be able to describe the relationship between current landscapes and past tectonic motions.
3. Students will be able to contrast convergent and divergent plate margins in different continental and oceanic settings.
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