EAS 4820

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 31, 2025 7:07PM EDT

EAS 4820
Seismology

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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.


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

Distribution Requirements (OPHLS-AG), (PHS-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2024SP, 2018FA, 2016FA, 2014FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 6820

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  8384 EAS 4820   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Abers, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person