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GEOL 536 Principles of Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism

Units: 3, 2 years
Terms Offered: Sp
Historic geomagnetic field behavior, secular variation, rock magnetism, paleomagnetic techniques, magnetic polarity time scale, apparent-polar-wander paths, and applications to strati graphic and geotectonic studies.
Recommended Preparation: GEOL 440 .
Instruction Mode: Lecture
Grading Option: Letter