GEOS436

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GEOS436 - Solid Earth Hazards

GeosciencesUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

039923

Course Description

The course will focus on the processes and properties associated with earthquake sources and volcanic systems and how these properties affect the hazards associated with these events. Lectures will focus on derivations of common equations used to study these systems and discussions on recent publications related to the modeling of earthquake sources and volcanic eruptions. Students will lead discussions on relevant papers and final projects will involve writing summary papers and applying modeling techniques discussed in the class to carry out original analyzes.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Course Requisites

GEOS 322.

May be convened with

GEOS536

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No