Earth and Planetary Sciences 166. Introduction to Seismology, 1540
Primarily for Undergraduates and Graduates.
Adam M. Dziewonski
Causes, occurrence, and properties of earthquaeks. Earthquakes and tectonics, seismic risk, volcanic eruptions. Propagation of seismic waves, physical properties of the Earth's crust, core and mantle. Seismographs and interpretation of recordings of earthquakes. Some aspects of the required mathematical methods (e.g., Fourier transform) are explained.
Note: Expected to be ommitted in 1997-98. Prerequisite: Mathematics 21a and 21b or EPS20a and 20b (may be taken concurrently). half course (fall term). Tu., Th., 10-11:30