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Fall 2016
Mar 29, 2024
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EAPS 55700 - Introduction To Seismology
Credit Hours: 3.00. Theory of propagation to seismic waves in elastic media. Solution of wave equations for compressional, shear, and surface waves. Analysis of travel-times, amplitudes, and attenuation of seismic waves in terms of ray and wave theory. Principles of the seismograph. Structure of the earth as determined by seismological studies. Investigation of the causes, effects, distribution, and characteristics of earthquakes. Earthquake prediction. Typically offered Fall.
3.000 Credit hours

Levels: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

Offered By: College of Science
Department: Dept Erth Atmos & Planetry Sci

Course Attributes:
Upper Division

May be offered at any of the following campuses:     
      West Lafayette


Restrictions:
May not be enrolled as the following Classifications:     
      Sophomore: 45 - 59 hours
      Sophomore: 30 - 44 hours
      Freshman: 0 - 14 hours
      Freshman: 15 - 29 hours

Prerequisites:
GR-EAPS 55700 Requisites

General Requirements:

Student Attribute: GR
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: EAPS 11100
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: EAPS 11800
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently.
and
Course or Test: MA 26200
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MA 26600
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MA 27200
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently. )


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