Undergraduate Course: Seismology (EASC10035)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Earth Science |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The course covers two areas: Wave equations and solutions (1); and Global Seismology (2).
Topics in (1) include fundamental of wave motion; the wave equation; reflection and refraction of plane waves at a plane boundary; and Rayleigh waves for an homogeneous half-space.
Topics in (2) include an introduction to global seismology; the earthquate source; earthquake mechanics; seismic recording; seismograms; earthquake location; global earth structure; seimotectonics; and seismic hazard. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | |
| First Class |
Week 3, Monday, 11:10 - 12:00, Zone: King's Buildings. JCMB 6201 |
| Additional information |
1 hour(s) per week for 9 week(s). Semester 1: Thur 12.10 - 13.00 (weeks 3 to 11)
Semester 2: Tue 12.10 - 13.00 (weeks 1 to 9)
Tutorials to be arranged. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | 2 x 8 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Students who take this course will gain a thorough, critical understanding of advanced seismology and the range of techniques employed in this field. They will gain a detailed understanding of Global Seismology and a detailed understanding of wave equations and solutions and will be able to use, interpret and evaluate these. Students will be able to offer professional level insights because much of this course is informed by recent developments. Their ability to critically review and consolidate this knowledge will be showcased in the degree exam |
Assessment Information
| 100% degree exam. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Ian Main
Tel: (0131 6)50 4911
Email: Ian.Main@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Emma Latto
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: emma.latto@ed.ac.uk |
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