GEO 257: Current Issues in Seismology

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; outside research, 3 hours

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Prerequisites: graduate standing or consent of instructor

Description: Explores current topics in seismology that are not covered by existing graduate courses. Discussion and research topics may include the history of seismology, source mechanics, seismic wave propagation, site effects, earthquake prediction, and whole-Earth structure.

Credit: May be taken Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) with consent of instructor and graduate advisor.