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Geodynamics E&ES385 SP

Geodynamics deals with the formation, evolution, and particularly, dynamics of our Earth. Our understanding of the Earth's geodynamic processes has evolved rapidly in the past few decades. Continental drift and ocean spreading concepts revolutionized geologic thought processes in the 60's and 70's. The 80's was a period in which attention has shifted towards the "deep" Earth where lithospheric processes originate. The class will consist of a discussion of geotectonic, geophysical, and geochemical concepts and weekly readings of papers dealing with the most recent theories and discoveries in geodynamics.

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COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

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Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM E&ES

Prerequisites: E&ES225

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998