EAS 6820

EAS 6820

Course information provided by the 2018-2019 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/Corequisites Prerequisite: one year of calculus, one year of physics. Recommended prerequisite: structural geology.

When Offered Fall (offered alternate years).

Comments Co-meets with EAS 4820.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 4820

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17325 EAS 6820   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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