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EART 11 - 01   Earthquakes

2020 Summer Quarter

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Class Details

Career
Undergraduate
Grading
Student Option
Class Number
71043
Type
Lecture
Instruction Mode
In Person
Credits
5 units
General Education
MF
Status
Open
Available Seats
138
Enrollment Capacity
200
Enrolled
62
Wait List Capacity
0
Wait List Total
0

Description

Causes and effects of earthquakes. How do we measure, mitigate, and try to predict earthquakes? Plate motion, frictional faulting, earthquake triggering, wave propagation, earthquake damage, related hazards, and other social effects. Hazard reduction through earthquake forecasting and earthquake-resistant design. Advanced algebra and high school geometry recommended.

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This course is completely online.

Meeting Information

Days & Times Room Instructor Meeting Dates
Online Schwartz,S.Y. 07/27/20 - 08/28/20
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