Introduction to Geophysics

1. To introduce the phenomenological laws governing the transport of mass, energy, linear momentum and electrical charge in the planet Earth at different spatial and temporal scales. 2. To use the basic conservation principles of physics to derive the equations which describe the behaviour of the different compartments of the Earth (atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere) and their interactions.
3. To introduce basic notions about geophysical measurements and surveys.

The students will acquire ability to:1. read and understand scientific papers and technical reports dealing with the physical aspects of the structure and dynamics of the Earth;
2. critically analyse the results of observations and mathematical modelling of the dynamics of the Earth.