FAG5125 Geodynamics 7.5 credits

To give the student a general knowledge of ongoing geodynamic processes with emphasis on interpretation on geodetic data. The main topics are:

• Earth rotation and global dynamic processes (Earth rotation, polar motion, Reference Frames, nutation and precession),
• The Gravity Field of the Earth (Potential theory, geoid),
• Mass transport and mass distribution in the Earth system,
• Earth tides,
• Isostasy and compensation and their applications in Earth modelling,
• Tectonics and Crustal Deformation (Plate kinematics, continental drift, seafloor spreading),
• Sea surface topography and sea level changes (climate change studies),
• Effects of the Earth's fluid layers (e.g. post-glacial rebound, loading) and applications,
• Stress and Strain in Solids

The aims of the course are:

• To develop a comprehensive understanding of the Earth physical system,
• To provide the skills necessary to model large scale geodynamic processes

After the course the student is expected to be able to:

• Achieve knowledge on the physics of the Earth’s interior,
• Understand the quantitative aspects of plate tectonics and the earth’s structure,
• Describe stress and Strain in Solids ,
• Understand the problems related to climate changes and geodynamics,
• Explain principle of isostasy.

Advanced Physical Geodesy

Satellite gravimetry

Satellite Positioning

1N5113 Theory of Science and Research Methods, Technological and Natural Sciences.

Advanced Physical Geodesy

Satellite gravimetry

Satellite Positioning

1N5113 Theory of Science and Research Methods, Technological and Natural Sciences.

• Geodynamics: Applications of continuum physics to geological problems, 2nd Ed. by D.L Turcotte and G. Schubert, Cambridge University Press, 2001 (T&S).
• Fowler C M R (1990) The solid earth: an introduction to global geophysics. Cambridge University Press.
• David E. Smith, Donald L. Turcotte, (2013). Contributions of Space Geodesy to Geodynamics: Earth Dynamics. Published Online: 15 MAR 2013. DOI: 10.1029/GD024.  Online ISBN: 9781118669723.
• Scientific papers downloadable via the university’s library

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• PRO1 - Project, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• SEM1 - Seminar, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Huaan Fan

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.

 Geodynamics: Applications of continuum physics to geological problems, 2nd Ed. by D.L Turcotte and G. Schubert, Cambridge University Press, 2001 (T&S).

- Fowler C M R (1990) The solid earth: an introduction to global geophysics. Cambridge University Press.

- David E. Smith, Donald L. Turcotte, (2013). Contributions of Space Geodesy to Geodynamics: Earth Dynamics. Published Online: 15 MAR 2013. DOI: 10.1029/GD024.  Online ISBN: 9781118669723.

- Scientific papers downloadable via the university’s library