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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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. |
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 |
First class information not currently available |
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. |
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. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
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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