Aims
The course in internal geophysics is a general introduction that covers a set of domains of the physics of the Earth interior. It must give a general overview of geophysics and provide the necessary background for the management of personal work and the taking of more specialized courses on the subject.
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Main themes
The course must cover the essential aspects of geodesy, seismology, and gravimetry: internal and superficial Earth structure, Earth vibration and rotation, tides, space geodesy, etc.
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Content and teaching methods
- Earth internal structure. - Seismology and tectonic plate motions. - Earth normal modes. - Geomagnetism. - Heat flux. - Gravity force representation and gravitational potential. - Space geodesy. - Tidal theory. - Earth rotation. Exercises: set of instrumental techniques in geodesy, seismology, and gravimetry.
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Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Prerequisites: candidatures in PHYS or MATH.
Support: syllabus. Other references: A list will be given during the course.
Openings: specialized teaching and thesis in internal geophysics.
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Other credits in programs
FSA3DA
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Diplôme d'études approfondies en sciences appliquées
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(3 credits)
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MATH22/G
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Deuxième licence en sciences mathématiques
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(3 credits)
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