Overview
Description
This course is designed to provide an overview of earthquake science and its relation to hazard and engineering applications. Topics covered include: seismicity, plate tectonics and faulting processes, source characteristics, seismometry, strong earthquake motions, effects of earthquakes on soils and man-made structures, probabilistic seismic hazard analysis, hazard calculations and data products. (CEE 479 and GE 479 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe the key physical processes underlying earthquakes and seismic waves.
- describe how characteristics of source, path, and site influence felt ground motions.
- describe the conceptual and computational framework of probabilistic seismic hazard analysis and how it relates to the engineering design of structures.
- work in teams to solve challenging problems through analysis of observational data from earth science and engineering disciplines.
- develop analytical and technical skills to solve applied problems related to earthquake hazards and communicate findings to the broader community.
- connect fundamental concepts in earthquake hazards and engineering to specific research targets or applications.