EESC3391 · British Indian Ocean Territory
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of geophysics. Both theoretical and applied aspects of geophysics will be discussed. Topics include stress and strain, deformation of earth materials, the earth's gravitational field, the earth's magnetic field, seismic waves, earth structure, earthquakes, and tectonic processes.Recommended Pre-Requisites: MATH1102 - Calculus I and MATH1103 - Calculus II and EESC1132 - Exploring the Earth
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4.5 / 5
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Challenge
4.8 / 5
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Attendance
4.5 / 5
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Assignments
4.6 / 5
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Weekly effort
~4.5
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Spring 2024
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