Advanced Seismology II

4 credits

High-frequency wave propagation; methods for computing synthetic seismograms, including WKBJ, reflectivity and finite differences; body-wave spectra; attenuation of body waves; source physics; reflection and refraction seismology; seismic tomography. Prerequisites: SIOG 227A or SIO 227A and SIOG 227B or SIO 227B or consent of instructor. (S/U grades permitted.)