May 23, 2026  
2026-2027 University of Wyoming Catalog 
    
2026-2027 University of Wyoming Catalog
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GEOL 3005  - Principles of Geophysics


Credits: 4
Max Credit: 4

Mechanisms and driving forces of Earth deformation, at length-scales from the tectonic to the microstructural. Introduces solid bodies, including stress and strain, with applications to plate tectonics, and surficial processes. Heat flow, electrical and electromagnetic fields are introduced, with applications to tectonic and hydrologic problems.

Prerequisite: 1000-level GEOL course with lab, PHYS 1110  or PHYS 1210 .
Former Course Number [GEOL 2005]



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