ESCI 550Physics of the Solid Earth

University of Indianapolis · 4 credits · GRAD

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Most of what we know about the Earth's interior derives from geophysics. Geophysics requires proficiency with quantitative methods and physical principles from a range of disciplines. This course will introduce you to Earth structure via the primary datasets that inform us about plate tectonics, Earth structure, and internal Earth processes. The theme of Earth as a heat engine and chemical processing factory will be explored throughout. This course is cross listed with ESCI 450:Physics of the Solid Earth for undergraduates.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 31 – Dec 19

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
01XClass #19130	Mo We · 1:00 – 2:50 PM	Martin Hall 271	Courtland, Leah
01X notes: Instructional method: Traditional