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GEOS-5154: Strong-Motion Seismology and Seismic Hazard Analysis

Description: Introduction to the generation, propagation, measurement and prediction of strong ground motion from earthquakes, focusing on topics of importance to modern earthquake engineering. Effects of finite fault rupture, source directivity and Earth structure on the propagation of seismic waves; methods for developing ground motion time series for scenario earthquakes, statistical models of the earthquake recurrence process; probabilistic seismic hazard analysis. Graduate standing required.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

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Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 11

Average GPA: 3.98 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 98.18%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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