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GEOL 463: Introduction to Seismology

Geology · 4 credits

Investigates the physics of earthquakes, the effects of earthquakes on our world and the insights into the planet provided by seismology. This class is a quantitative introduction to the study of local and global seismology. Topics include stress and strain, wave propagation, power spectra, earthquake magnitude, seismic hazard, earthquake prediction and associated hazards such as tsunamis and volcano seismology. Whenever possible, student will use real seismic data in their analyses.

Offered in 2 of the 26 listed terms (Spring 2022 to Winter 2026).

Prerequisites

GEOL 318 and GEOL 352 and PHYS 163

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Instructors

InstructorSectionsTerms
Caplan-Auerbach, Jackie2Spring 2022 to Winter 2026

Every offering in the listed terms (2 sections)

TermSecCRNTypeMeetsInstructorEnrolledDelivery
Winter 20260113488SeminarWF 9:00am-10:50am · ES 213Caplan-Auerbach, Jackie6/15Face to Face Instruction
Spring 20220123408SeminarMW 9:00am-10:50am · ES 218Caplan-Auerbach, Jackie8/15Face to Face Instruction