GEOPHYS 90: Earthquakes and Volcanoes (EARTHSYS 113)
Is the "Big One" overdue in California? What kind of damage would that cause? What can we do to reduce the impact of such hazards in urban environments? Does "fracking" cause earthquakes and are we at risk? Is the United States vulnerable to a giant tsunami? The geologic record contains evidence of volcanic super eruptions throughout Earth's history. What causes these gigantic explosive eruptions, and can they be predicted in the future? This course will address these and related issues. For non-majors and potential Earth scientists. No prerequisites. More information at:
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Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA, WAY-AQR
GEOPHYS 100: Directed Reading
(Staff)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-2
GEOPHYS 150: Geodynamics: Our Dynamic Earth (GEOPHYS 250)
What processes determine the large-scale structure and motion of Earth? How does convection deep within Earth drive plate tectonics and the formation of ocean basins and mountain ranges? Drawing from fundamental principles of mechanics and thermodynamics, we develop mathematical theories for heat flow, mantle convection, and the bending and breaking of Earth's brittle crust. Scaling arguments and dimensional analysis provide intuition that is refined through analytical and numerical solution (in MATLAB) of the governing equations and validated through comparison with observations. Prerequisites: differential equations (
CME 104 or
MATH 53); mechanics and thermodynamics (
PHYSICS 41 and 45); prior programming experience (
CME 192 or
CS 106A) is recommended. Offered every other year.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-5
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Dunham, E. (PI)
;
Liang, C. (TA)
GEOPHYS 171: Tectonics Field Trip
Long weekend field trip to examine large-scale features in the crust. Destinations may include the San Andreas fault, Mendocino Triple Junction, Sierra Nevada, and western Basin and Range province.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-3
Instructors:
Klemperer, S. (PI)
;
Watson, L. (TA)
GEOPHYS 190: Near-Surface Geophysics
Introduction to geophysical methods that can be used for imaging and characterizing groundwater systems; modeling and interpretation of the data. This Cardinal Class will be structured around solving a problem currently faced by a community in the Central Valley of California: How to select a site that can be used to recharge the groundwater? Where is there sand and gravel? clay? Where will the water go? We will review data from the area and develop a plan for the acquisition of geophysical data to image sediment texture in the subsurface. Data will be acquired during a weekend field trip to the community. Each week includes two hours of lectures; plus one 1.5-hour lab that involves acquisition of field data, or computer modeling/analysis of datanPre-requisite:
CME 100 or
Math 51, or co-registration in either.n(Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center)
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER:DB-EngrAppSci
GEOPHYS 196: Undergraduate Research in Geophysics
Field-, lab-, or computer-based. Faculty supervision. Written reports.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-10
| Repeatable
for credit
GEOPHYS 197: Senior Thesis in Geophysics
For seniors writing a thesis based on Geophysics research in 196 or as a summer research fellow. Seniors defend the results of their research at a public oral presentation.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 3-5
GEOPHYS 198: Honors Program
Experimental, observational, or theoretical honors project and thesis in geophysics under supervision of a faculty member. Students who elect to do an honors thesis should begin planning it no later than Winter Quarter of the junior year. Prerequisites: department approval. Seniors defend the results of their research at a public oral presentation.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 15 units total)
Instructors:
Beroza, G. (PI)
;
Biondi, B. (PI)
;
Dunham, E. (PI)
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Instructors:
Beroza, G. (PI)
;
Biondi, B. (PI)
;
Dunham, E. (PI)
;
Dvorkin, J. (PI)
;
Harris, J. (PI)
;
Klemperer, S. (PI)
;
Knight, R. (PI)
;
Lawrence, J. (PI)
;
Mavko, G. (PI)
;
Schroeder, D. (PI)
;
Segall, P. (PI)
;
Sleep, N. (PI)
;
Suckale, J. (PI)
;
Vanorio, T. (PI)
;
Zebker, H. (PI)
;
Zoback, M. (PI)
GEOPHYS 202: Reservoir Geomechanics
Basic principles of rock mechanics and the state of stress and pore pressure in sedimentary basins related to exploitation of hydrocarbon and geothermal reservoirs. Mechanisms of hydrocarbon migration, exploitation of fractured reservoirs, reservoir compaction and subsidence, hydraulic fracturing, utilization of directional and horizontal drilling to optimize well stability.Given alternate years.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
GEOPHYS 208: Unconventional Reservoir Geomechanics
This course will investigate oil and gas production from extremely low permeability reservoirs. Lectures and exercises will address 1) the physical and fluid transport properties of unconventional reservoir formations, 2) stimulation techniques such as hydraulic fracturing and 3) understanding microseismicity associated with hydraulic stimulation and induced seismicity associated with wastewater injection. Prerequisite:
GEOPHYS 202 or concurrent enrollment in
GEOPHYS 202.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
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