Seismology
Syllabus, Master's level, 1GE058
- Code
- 1GE058
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Earth Science A1F, Physics A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 10 March 2016
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
120 credits including (1) 80 credits in physics and mathematics, or (2) 70 credits in earth science and 45 credits in physics and mathematics, in both cases including Global Geophysics, 10 credits, and Continuum Mechanics in Geophysics, 5 credits. Applied and Environmental Geophysics, 10 credits, is recommended.
Learning outcomes
After having followed the course the student should be able to
- discuss the concept and limitations of basic theory for seismic wave propagation
- use principles of seismological instrumentation to select suitable equipment for various applications
- apply methods of forward modelling and inversion to locate earthquakes and infer earth structure
- account for how the inner structure of Earth can be derived from seismological data and discuss the uncertainty and resolution limitations of various methods
- locate the earthquake source and calculate in detail the mechanism from seismic observations.
Content
Sources of seismic waves. Seismic wave propagation. The wave equation in different forms. Exact and approximate (numerical) solution methods such as ray tracing and tomography. Examples of the results of the modelling of seismological data. Body and surface waves in heterogeneous media. Data storage and analysis. Networks and arrays. Earthquake source parameters. Macroseismic studies. Risk and hazard. Seismotectonics. Earthquake statistics.
Instruction
Lectures, exercises, homework.
Assessment
Written examination (8 credits) and homework assignments (2 credits).