EAS 6820

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EAS 6820
Seismology

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

This course presents an overview of observations and methods in seismology. Topics include techniques necessary for understanding elastic wave propagation in layered media and what these waves teach us about Earth's composition and structure. This course introduces concepts in earthquake and reflection seismology and seismic hazard.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: one year of calculus, one year of physics. Recommended prerequisite: structural geology.

Comments Co-meets with EAS 4820. Students enrolled in EAS 6820 will be expected to complete an additional project.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 4820

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18102 EAS 6820   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode:
    Prerequisite: one year of calculus, one year of physics. Recommended prerequisite: structural geology.