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Seismology I (GEOL0029)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department
Earth Sciences
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Maths & Stats Content and Requirement of PHAS0002 Maths Methods I, PHAS0009 Maths Methods II, GEOL0058 Matlab.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module covers basic principle of modern seismology. After an introduction of the history of seismology and instrument, the module will go through fundamental components of seismic wave theory, source theory and the use of seismic observations in constraining Earth鈥檚 interior and earthquake source property. These principles will also be connected to exploration seismology whenever possible.

By the end of this module, students should:

  • understand basic wave equation, ray theory and source theory;
  • understand nomenclature of seismic waves and identification in seismic recordings;
  • basic skill in collecting/processing/interpretation seismic data;
  • basic skill in reflection seismology.

PHAS0002 Maths Methods I, PHAS0009 Maths Methods II and GEOL0058 Matlab are prerequisites for this module.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In Person
Methods of assessment
40% Exam
60% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
6
Module leader
Dr Teh-ru Song
Who to contact for more information
alex.song@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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