PHY2205 GEOPHYSICS I

This is an introductory course in Geophysics. It is an elective course offered in second year. The course covers the structure of the earth, gravity and its anomalies, isostasy, seismology, geomagnetism and an introduction to plate-tectonics

Course Objectives
At the end of the course, the students should be able to

• Describe the major component of the structure of the earth
• Explain the causes of earthquakes and how earthquakes are measured
• Describe how the source parameters can be determined and the seismic methods used for describing the Earth’s Structure
• Describe variations in gravity, g at all points on the earth surface and the different types of gravity anomalies
• Describe the earth’s magnetic field 
• List the basic types of plate boundaries and the possible sources of forces that drive the plate

Expected Learning Outcomes
On completion, of the course the student shall be able to 

• Briefly describe the major component of the structure of the earth
• Describe the causes of earthquakes and how earthquakes are measured
• Determine the seismic methods used for describing the Earth’s Structure
• Explain the variations in gravity, g at all points on the earth surface 
•  Describe the types of gravity anomalies
• Explain the sources of the earth’s magnetic field 
• Briefly explain the basic types of plate boundaries and the possible drivers of plate tectonics