ERTH 3270

The Solid Earth

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

This course aims to understand the structures and dynamics of the Solid Earth system from the surface to the inner core and from the ocean to the continent. Topics covered will include the internal structure of the Earth, plate tectonics, earthquakes, seismology, gravity, magnetic field, heat flow, and mantle convection.

Sections

Lecture
Lab

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Miao Zhang and Adnan Barkat. Open the PDF

Grading

44%Assignments (4)11% each
20%MidtermClosed-book; in class
20%Final examClosed-book
11%Quizzes
5%Participation

Textbooks

  • The Solid Earth: An Introduction to Global Geophysics, C. M. R. Fowler (free)
  • Whole Earth Geophysics: An Introductory Textbook for Geologists and Geophysicists, R. J. Lillie (free)

Course rules

Late work
Assignments lose 10% per day and are not graded if more than five days late.
Missed exams
There are no make-up exams; an excused missed exam's weight is redistributed among assignments.
Absences
Use the Student Declaration of Absence form for up to two missed lectures or tutorials.
Collaboration
Do not work together on individual assignments; group presentation questions may be discussed.
AI use
AI tools are not permitted for assignments, presentations, or exams.

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