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Apr 06, 2026
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EESC 641 - Earthquake Geology
Units: 4
Aspects of earthquake geology, plate tectonic and geographic location of seismicity; the source region and rock mechanics and deformation; seismic waves; dating techniques and tectonic geomorphology; fault types and behavior. Formerly GEOL 641.
Prerequisites: M.S. Geology major.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Develop a firm understanding of the causes, nature and location of earthquakes and their associated phenomena by interpreting and analyzing both classic and current articles, reports, and maps and texts.
- Use their geologic knowledge to critically analyze textbook and journal reading assignments and identify the fundamental theses and supporting evidence of each.
- Communicate the concepts, geometries and analysis schemes associated with earthquake geology by means of focused critical precis of textbook chapters and topical journal articles and oral presentations to the class.
- Understand the role of earthquakes in the context of plate-tectonic theory and also in society, and the important connections between each.
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