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SIO 103. Introduction to Geophysics (4 units)

Link to catalog page: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/SIO.html#sio103

Description

An introduction to the structure and composition of the solid earth. Topics include seismology, the gravity and magnetic fields, high-pressure geophysics, and concepts in geodynamics. Emphasis is on global geophysics, i.e., on the structure and evolution of the planet. Prerequisites: MATH 20C or MATH 31BH, and PHYS 2C, and SIO 50, or consent of instructor. SIO 160 recommended.

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Successor courses

SIO 103 is a prerequisite of the following 2 courses: