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Tectonics of the Earth - GEOS827

Integrated geophysical, petrological and stratigraphic methodologies are used to explore the tectonics of the Earth. Recent advances in the understanding of the structure, composition and history of the lithosphere, asthenosphere and mantle are presented. Continental reconstructions through time as inferred from geophysical, palaeomagnetic and geological evidence are discussed.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

D1 - Day; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde

Staff Contact(s): Dr Mark Lackie
Prerequisites:

(GEOS206 or GEOS260 or GEOS854 or GEOS906) and (GEOS205 or GEOS268 or GEOS812 or GEOS816Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): GEOS385, GEOS386
Unit Designation(s):
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Faculty of Science

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