Mathematical theory of elasticity and seismic wave propagation; properties of body and surface waves and applications to inference of earth structure; introduction to source theory; use of seismic data to determine major earth structures; characteristics of seismic noise fields; influence seismic anisotropy. Prerequisites: GEOP 361, MATH 311 and PHYS 206, or approval of instructor Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
Mathematical theory of elasticity and seismic wave propagation; properties of body and surface waves and applications to inference of earth structure; introduction to source theory; use of seismic data to determine major earth structures; characteristics of seismic noise fields; influence seismic anisotropy. Prerequisites: GEOP 361, MATH 311 and PHYS 206, or approval of instructor Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.