Earthquakes
Overview
Subject area
GEOL
Catalog Number
17
Course Title
Earthquakes
Department(s)
Description
How, when, and where earthquakes happen. Location and measurement..Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly seismicity of the Earth. The relation of earthquakes to lithospheric plate movements; seismic hazard and mitigation; possible earthquake prediction. Great historic earthquakes and their effect on human activities.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3