Introduction to Earth and Planetary Physics (SEN)

Subject associations
GEO 320 / AST 320 / PHY 320
Term
Spring 2025
Instructors
Jie Deng
Registrar description

What makes Earth habitable? How have we unraveled the mysteries of planetary interiors? Using a physics-centered approach, we'll explore a range of captivating subjects in earth and planetary science, including the origin of solar systems, tectonic plates, mantle convection, earthquakes, and volcanoes. You will learn methods to study the inner structures and dynamics of planets, not just Earth, but also celestial neighbors like Mars, Venus, Mercury, the Moon, and even exoplanets.