printer friendly pageGEOPHYS 274: Journey to the Center of the Earth (GEOPHYS 184, GES 107, GES 207)
The interconnected set of dynamic systems that make up the Earth. Focus is on fundamental geophysical observations of the Earth and the laboratory experiments to understand and interpret them. What earthquakes, volcanoes, gravity, magnetic fields, and rocks reveal about the Earth's formation and evolution. Offered every other year, winter quarter. Next offering Winter 2013-14.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Lawrence, J. (PI)
;
Mao, W. (PI)
GEOPHYS 286: Global Seismology
This course investigates how waves propagate through the whole Earth. This course examines the questions "How do body waves and surface waves behave within the Earth?" and "What does that tell us about the Earth?" The course delves into both theory and how we apply that theory to understand seismic observations. Requirements:
Math 52 or
CME 102, GP130 or permission from instructor.
Instructors:
Lawrence, J. (PI)
GEOPHYS 288B: Crustal Deformation
Earthquake and volcanic deformation, emphasizing analytical models that can be compared to data from GPS, InSAR, and strain meters. Viscoelasticity, post-seismic rebound, and viscoelastic magma chambers. Effects of surface topography and earth curvature on surface deformation. Gravity changes induced by deformation and elastogravitational coupling. Poro-elasticity, coupled fluid flow and deformation. Earthquake nucleation and rate-state friction. Models of earthquake cycle at plate boundaries. Offered Winter 2013-14
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
Segall, P. (PI)
GEOPHYS 385A: Reflection Seismology
Research in reflection seismology and petroleum prospecting. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Biondi, B. (PI)
;
Clapp, R. (PI)
GEOPHYS 385B: Environmental Geophysics
Research on the use of geophysical methods for near-surface environmental problems. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Knight, R. (PI)
GEOPHYS 385D: Theoretical Geophysics
Research on physics and mechanics of earthquakes, volcanoes, ice sheets, and nglaciers. Emphasis is on developing theoretical understanding of processes governing natural phenomena.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Dunham, E. (PI)
GEOPHYS 385E: Tectonics
Research on the origin, major structures, and tectonic processes of the Earth's crust. Emphasis is on use of deep seismic reflection and refraction data. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Klemperer, S. (PI)
;
Sleep, N. (PI)
GEOPHYS 385K: Crustal Mechanics
Research in areas of petrophysics, seismology, in situ stress, and subjects related to characterization of the physical properties of rock in situ. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Zoback, M. (PI)
GEOPHYS 385L: Earthquake Seismology, Deformation, and Stress
Research on seismic source processes, crustal stress, and deformation associated with faulting and volcanism. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
GEOPHYS 385N: Experimental Rock Physics
Research on the use of laboratory geophysical methods for the characterization of the physical properties of rocks and their response to earth stresses, temperature, and rock-fluid interactions. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Vanorio, T. (PI)
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