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Fall 2016
May 15, 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: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
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



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