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New Mexico State University
Undergraduate Catalog
2008-2009

GPHY - GEOPHYSICS

GPHY 330. Introduction to Geophysics 3 cr.
Elastic wave propagation and applications to mapping of geological structures, geomagnetism and geoelectricity, heat flow, gravity. Internal structure and composition of the Earth, plate tectonics, and mantle convection. Prerequisite: PHYS 212 or PHYS 216.
GPHY 450. Selected Topics 1-3 cr.
Readings, discussions, lectures or laboratory studies of selected areas of geophysics. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.
GPHY 451. Principles of Geophysics 3 cr. (2+3P)
Elementary treatment of solid-earth structure and exploration geo-physics, with emphasis on seismic rays and potential fields (gravitational, magnetic, electrical, and heat flow). Prerequisite: PHYS 212 or PHYS 216.
GPHY 452. Exploration Geophysics 3 cr. (2+3P)
Elementary treatment of solid-earth and exploration geophysics, with emphasis on exploration seismology and seismic stratigraphy. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. HIST History HIST 101G. Roots of Modern Europe 3 cr. Economic, social, political, and cultural development from earliest times to about 1700.