Earth Sciences (ERTH)
Department of Earth Sciences
Faculty of Science
ERTH 2105 [0.5 credit]
Geodynamics
The structure, composition, and rheological properties of the Earth: lithosphere, mantle and core. Plate tectonics and its relation to geophysical fields, driving mechanisms, and processes at plate boundaries and in plate interiors.Precludes additional credit for ERTH 3805 (no longer offered).
Prerequisites: ERTH 1001 (no longer offered) or ERTH 1006 and (ERTH 1009 or GEOG 2013).
Lectures two hours a week and a laboratory three hours a week.
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