EAS 4820

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EAS 4820
Seismology

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

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 (offered alternate years).

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

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG, PBS-AS)

Comments Co-meets with EAS 6820.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 6820

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17324 EAS 4820   LEC 001

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