Course Description

Earth Sciences 220b Exploration Geophysics I: Seismic Methods

a brief introduction to applied seismology - the investigation of Earth structure using sound waves in rocks. Topics include: seismic-reflection methods, a cornerstone of oil and gas exploration; seismis-refraction methods; and earthquake seismology. This lab-oriented course will provide hands-on experience with computers and analysis of large digital datasets.

Prerequisites: Mathematics 030 or any two of the following: Calculus 050a/b, 051a/b, 081a/b, Mathematics 028a/b, Linear Algebra 040a/b, Statistical Sciences 024a/b; or the former Applied Mathematics 020, or 023a/b plus 024a/b, or the former Mathematics 027.
2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, half course.


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