Introduction to formulation and solution of scientific problems on the computer. One-third credit each quarter. Prerequisite: first-year standing in ISP. (Bina, others)
Geological processes and materials have had a profound impact upon the development of civilizations on Earth. By examination of the geological, archaeological, and historical records, we will explore societal responses to factors such as natural disasters, environmental changes, and the distribution of natural resources. We will focus largely upon the ancient world, with reference to modern analogues. (Bina)
Impact of geological processes and materials upon the development of civilizations on Earth. Examination of the geological, archaeological, and historical records. Exploration of societal responses to natural disasters, environmental changes, distribution of natural resources, etc. Focus on the ancient world, with reference to modern analogues. (Bina)
Rock-forming minerals, natural solids, crystal structure, and their modes of formation. Main rock-forming processes, mineral assemblages of the crust and mantle, and their conditions of formation. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 or 171, PHYX 135-1 or equivalent. (Bina)
Formation and evolution of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Rock textures, compositions, tectonic settings, and other properties. Characteristic mineral assemblages, properties, processes, and reactions. Prerequisites: GEOL 201; or CHEM 103, PHYX 135-1, and MATH 214-1. (Bina, Jacobsen)
Finite strain theory, solid solution thermodynamics, phase transitions, subduction zone processes, seismic velocity structures. Prerequisites: CHEM 103, PHYX 135-1, MATH 214-3. (Bina)
Solid earth geophysics: earth's gravity field, earth's magnetic field, interior of the earth, heat flow, elementary wave propagation, plate tectonics. Prerequisite: second-year standing in ISP or comparable background in mathematics and physics and permission of ISP director. (Bina, Okal)
Topics include tectonophysics and the bodily structure of the earth, dislocation theory in earth motions, glaciology, geochronology, and emerging and new areas of geophysics. (Bina)
Study of special problems under the direct supervision of one or more members of the teaching staff. A comprehensive report and/or a comprehensive examination is required. (Bina)