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Geodynamics: Introduction - Parameterized Convection |
(PDF) (Courtesy of Richard O'Connell. Used with permission.) |
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Geochemistry: Composition of the Earth
Heat Producing Elements
Isotopic Evolution |
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Core Energetics: Geodynamo Constraints on Heat Generation and Transport |
(PDF) (Courtesy of Jeremy Bloxham, scribed by Rosalee Lamm, Veronika Soukhovitskaya, Laurel Senft, Sandeep Rekhi, and Shichun Huang. Used with permission.) |
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Mineral Physics: Phase Transitions and Implications for Mantle Dynamics |
(PDF) (Courtesy of Sang-heon Shim, scribed by Maureen Long, Sabine Stanley, Karin Louzada, and Scott Lundin. Used with permission.) |
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Mantle Petrology: Chemical and Petrological Constraints of Mantle Evolution (Accretion Models; Early Earth Conditions; Magma Ocean; Implications for Other Planets) |
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Noble Gas Constraints on Mantle Structure |
(PDF) (Courtesy of Sujoy Mukhopadhyay. Used with permission.) |
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Constraints on Mantle Structure and Composition from Seismic Tomography (Part 1) |
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Constraints on Mantle Structure and Composition from Seismic Tomography (Part 2) |
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Simple Fluid Dynamical Constraints on Mixing, and Unmixing |
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Mantle Geochemistry and Heterogeneity |
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Lower Most Mantle and D'' (Heat Flow, Thermal Boundary Layers, Post-Perovskite, ...) |
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As a 'Grand Finale' all students taking the class for credit will present a short paper |
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