EAS 6820

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EAS 6820
Seismology

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 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 one year of calculus, one year of physics. Recommended prerequisite: structural geology.

Last 1 Terms Offered 2024SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 4820

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  8383 EAS 6820   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person