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Dec 14, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2021-2022 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
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GEOL 736 - Seismotectonics (3 units)
Frictional, thermal and tectonic constraints on the observed spatial, depth, size and mechanism distribution of earthquakes and faults in the U.S. and around the globe.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate understanding of size and depth distribution of earthquakes around the globe.
2. demonstrate understanding of physical and tectonic variables controlling the the size and depth of earthquakes on the planet.
3. demonstrate understanding of seismological principles used in measuring size,location,and sense of displacement in earthquakes.
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