ERTH 2105 [0.5 credit] , Geodynamics
The structure, composition, and rheological properties of the Earth: lithosphere, mantle and core. Plate tectonics and its relation to geophysical fields, driving mechanisms, and processes at plate boundaries and in plate interiors.
Prerequisites: ERTH 1006 or permission of the Department.
Lectures two hours a week and a laboratory three hours a week

Dariush Motazedian
Herzberg Building , Room 2140
Tel. (613) 520 2600 Ext. 8536
E-mail: Dariush_Motazedian@carleton.ca
Web: http://www.carleton.ca/~dariush

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Course Text;  Fowler, C.M.R., 2005, The Solid Earth, 2nd edn. Cambridge Univ. Press.
 
Course Topics(Tentative order)
  Seismology and the internal structure of the Earth from seismology
  Gravity and isostasy
  lithosphere flexure and post glacial rebound
  Plate tectonics; geometry and kinematics
  Geomagnetic field and palaeomagnetism
  Heat flow and thermal parameters
  Temperature in the Earth's interior
  Sea-floor spreading and oceanic lithosphere
  The continental lithosphere

Marking
Midterm; 30%
Labs; 20%
Final exam; 50%

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