Introduction to Geophysics: the Dynamic Earth
Introduction to geophysics covering methods applied to earth structure, plate tectonics, and principles of seismology, gravity, geodesy, magnetism, and heat flow.
Summary
Historical reviews of Ken Ferrier: The workload includes one weekly homework assignment and a final group project with ample time.
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Course mapMATH 217, 221, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students
- MATH 217
- MATH 221
- graduate/professional standing
- member of Engineering Guest Students
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- MATH 217
- MATH 221
- graduate/professional standing
- member of Engineering Guest Students
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Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical reviews of Ken Ferrier: Ken Ferrier is described as nice and accessible outside of class, occasionally using fun experiments to engage students despite heavy lectures. He teaches GEOSCI/GLE 350 as an engineering elective.
KEN FERRIER is recorded teaching in Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Historical reviews of Ken Ferrier: Ken Ferrier offers an accessible and engaging experience with fun experiments, though lectures can be heavy.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.67 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.53 GPA, 73.7% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.38 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Ken Ferrier: The workload includes one weekly homework assignment and a final group project with ample time.
Historical reviews of Ken Ferrier: Students appreciate the instructor's kindness and accessibility outside of class.
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