Core Course
Core Course
PTYS Graduate Core Course. Application of the physics of solid-state deformation to global tectonics of the terrestrial planets and icy moons of the solar system. Modes of topographic support, isostasy and implications for gravity/topography ratios on one-plate planets. Theory of floating elastic plates as an approximation to the lithosphere. Use of seismic data to determine the interior structure and composition and modes of heat conduction in planets.
Sample course syllabus, Andrews-Hanna (PDF)
Course Level Other
PTYS Graduate Core Course
Course Credits
3
Course Type
Graduate
| Semester | Section Number | Instructor(s) | Day/Time | Location | Resources | |
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| Fall 2024 | 001 | Jeffrey Andrews-Hanna | Tuesday, Thursday 9:30-10:45a.m. | Kuiper 312 | Syllabus D2L |
| Semester | Section Number | Instructor(s) | Day/Time | Location | Resources | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | 001 | Jeffrey Andrews-Hanna | Tuesday, Thursday 9:30-10:45 | Kuiper 312 | Syllabus D2L |
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| Fall 2020 | 1 | Jeffrey Andrews-Hanna | Tuesday, Thursday 12:30-1:45p.m. | Kuiper 330 | Syllabus D2L |
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| Fall 2018 | 1 | Adam Showman | Wednesday, Friday 11:00-12:15p.m. | Kuiper 312 | Syllabus |