EART 162Planetary Interiors
The chemical and thermal structure and evolution of silicate planet interiors. Topics include equation of state of mantle and core materials, thermal history of the mantle and core, dynamics of mantle convection, geophysical determination of interior structure. Students cannot receive credit for this course and EART 262.
Prerequisite(s): EART 160 or PHYS 116A, and either MATH 22, or MATH 23A, or EART 111.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Earth&Marine D226 | W. H. Nimmo | Closed 30/30 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Nimmo | 5.0 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 100% | 5 |
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