EAS 6820

EAS 6820

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

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 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

  • 17066 EAS 6820   LEC 001

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