SIO 103Introduction to Geophysics
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
From the catalog: “MATH 20C or MATH 31BH, and PHYS 2C, and SIO 50, or consent of instructor. SIO 160 recommended.”
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Fall (1 program).
Required in (1)
- Geosciences (B.S.)
One of the options in (2)
- Environmental Chemistry (B.S.)
- Environmental Systems—Earth Sciences (B.S.)
Courses that list SIO 103 as a prerequisite (1)
- SIO 112 Computational Tools and Data Science in Geophysics