Continuum Geomechanics and Numerical Modelling

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Topics in partial differential equations and numerical analysis emphasizing geophysics applications. Forward modelling of linear elliptic and hyperbolic PDEs: Poisson equation, Laplace equation, and acoustic wave equation. Taylor series, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of ODEs and PDEs using finite difference and finite element techniques. Use of computer packages to implement numerical solutions. Prerequisite(s): 3 units from Earth 360, Geophysics 351, Geophysics 355; Mathematics 211; Mathematics 267 or 277; Physics 211 or 221; Physics 223; 3 units from Computer Science 217, 231, 235, Data Science 211. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Earth 468 and 6 units from Geophysics 419 and 457 will not be allowed.