Introduction to Global Geophysics

Geophysics is crucial in our understanding of Earth's history, structure and physical conditions. This course will provide a practical introduction to Global Geophysics with an emphasis on Earth's internal and surface processes. Global Geophysics will bring together the structure and dynamics of the Earth in terms of processes varying on scales from the microscopic to the whole planet. Topics will include; plate tectonic theory, earthquakes, seismic waves, heat transport, mantle convection, magnetic and gravity fields, deep Earth structure, geophysical data analysis, and deformation of the solid Earth. Honours Pathway Option (HPO): Students who undertake the HPO will be required to demonstrate extended knowledge and greater depth of technical analysis and evaluation within written assessments. - Students taking the extension-type HPO will be offered extra material on Wattle to support completion of one additional question with greater complexity within the Wattle Quizzes and one additional written question with greater complexity within each report. This will make up 5% of the written assessment. - The HPO is open to all students. To opt-in, students must attempt all additional questions and can opt-out at any point, e.g., through subsequent non-attempts of the additional questions. - Students undertaking the HPO will engage with LO3, LO4, and LO6 in greater depth.