NFYK13020U Global Seismology
The course gives a physical and mathematical description of the
solid earth. The purpose is to present the earth's physical
structure and its dynamics: stresses, strains and motions. Methods
and results in studies of the solid part of the earth, i.e. from
surface to center of the earth are presented, and the purpose is
that the students in a competent way can debate these methods and
results.
P and S waves in the earth, travel times and amplitudes.
Surface waves and free oscillations. Seismogram interpretation and
location of earthquakes. The structure of the earth from surface to
inner core. Focal mechanisms of earthquakes and seismotectonics and
plate tectonics. Earthquake prediction.
Skills
The students are able to:
- Calculate travel times
- Estimate hypo- and epicenters
- Discuss the restraints of earthquake prediction
Knowledge
The students have:
- Understanding of the basics of seismology
- Knowledge about the various seismic waves, in particular the p and s-waves
Competences
The students are able to:
- Describe in general terms how the solid Earth is structured and describe its dynamics.
- Participate in general debates about methods and results obtained about the inner parts of Earth.
Lay & Wallace: Modern Global Seismology, Academic Press 1995.
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 0,5
- Lectures
- 21
- Practical exercises
- 21
- Preparation
- 163,5
- Total
- 206,0
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Oral examination, 30 minWithout preparation time.
- Aid
- Without aids
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
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Criteria for exam assesment
The highest mark (12) is given for excellent exam performance
that demonstrates full mastering of the above mentioned teaching
goals with no or only small irrelevant gaps.
The grade 2 is given to a student who has achieved only minimally
the course goals.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NFYK13020U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 4
- Schedule
- C (Mon 13-17 + Wednes 8-17)
- Course capacity
- No restriction to number of participants
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Physics, Chemistry and Nanoscience
Contracting department
- The Niels Bohr Institute
Course responsibles
- Klaus Mosegaard (9-7375796b6d6767786a4674686f34717b346a71)
Lecturers
Søren Gregersen, e-mail sg@geus.dk, tlf 38 14 24 50.