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EPS 137

— Earthquake Geology

(3 units)

Earthquake processes from the geologic record. Fault mechanics, earthquake physics, and hazard models. Geological techniques for the study of earthquakes, including mapping of active faults, evolution of fault-related landforms, paleoseismology, Quaternary geochronology, and fault slip-rate analysis. One-day required field trip.

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Earthquake processes from the geologic record. Fault mechanics, earthquake physics, and hazard models. Geological techniques for the study of earthquakes, including mapping of active faults, evolution of fault-related landforms, paleoseismology, Quaternary geochronology, and fault slip-rate analysis. One-day required field trip. Learning Activities: Lecture 2 hour(s), Discussion 0.5 hour(s), Fieldwork 0.8 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture 2 hour(s), Discussion 0.5 hour(s), Fieldwork 0.8 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).

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