— Seismology

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Fundamental principles of seismic wave propagation, earthquake source mechanics, and the structure of the Earth's interior. Stress and strain, body and surface waves, seismic ray theory, earthquake location methods, magnitude scales, and seismic tomography. Theoretical concepts and practical applications in observational seismology. Seismological methods used to study earthquakes, Earth structure, and other geohazards. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).