Essentials of Geophysics, Fall 2004

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Author:

Hilst, Robert Van Der

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

M.I.T.

Collection:

MIT OpenCourseWare

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

This course is designed to be a survey of the various subdisciplines of geophysics (geodesy, gravity, geomagnetism, seismology, and geodynamics) and how they might relate to or be relevant for other planets. No prior background in Earth sciences is assumed, but students should be comfortable with vector calculus, classical mechanics, and potential field theory.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Full Course, Homework and Assignments, Lecture Notes, Syllabi, Other

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