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GEOL 457: Practical Paleomagnetism

Geology · 4 credits

Application of rock magnetism and paleomagnetism to field-oriented research problems. Seminar style meetings, field trip(s), and laboratory measurements will focus on solution of an original research problem. Results will be used for a required research paper. Project topics will vary; examples include paleomagnetism of displaced terranes, magnetostratigraphy, magnetic fabrics, environmental magnetism.

Offered in 5 of the 26 listed terms (Winter 2021 to Fall 2026).

Prerequisites

PHYS 162 and (GEOL 306 or GEOL 318 or GEOL 352 or GEOL 415)

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Instructors

InstructorSectionsTerms
Garcia Lasanta, Cristina3Winter 2021 to Fall 2022
Housen, Bernard2Fall 2024 to Fall 2026

Every offering in the listed terms (5 sections)

TermSecCRNTypeMeetsInstructorEnrolledDelivery
Fall 2026043628Lecture/LabMW 11:00am-12:50pm · ES 218Housen, Bernard10/15Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2024043671Lecture/LabTR 11:00am-12:50pm · ES 223Housen, Bernard6/15Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2022043862Lecture/LabTR 11:00am-12:50pm · ES 218Garcia Lasanta, Cristina4/15Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2022012948Lecture/LabTR 2:00pm-3:50pm · ES 218Garcia Lasanta, Cristina6/15Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2021013479Lecture/LabTR 2:00pm-3:50pm · REMOTE SYNCGarcia Lasanta, Cristina9/15Face to Face Instruction