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Applied Seismology, GEOS 626Presentation of modeling techniques for earthquakes and Earth structure using wave propagation algorithms and real seismic data. Covers several essential theories and algorithms for applications in seismology, as well as the basic tools needed for processing and using recorded seismograms. Topics include the seismic wavefield (body waves and surface waves), earthquake moment tensors, earthquake location, and seismic tomography. Assignments require familiarity with vector calculus, linear algebra, and computational tools such as Matlab.Prerequisites: GEOS 631 (Foundations of Geophysics) or permission of instructor.
Inverse Problems and Parameter Estimation, GEOS 627A forward problem uses a model to make predictions; an inverse problem uses observations to infer properties of an unknown physical model. One example of an inverse problem is how to use seismometer recordings to infer the location of an earthquake. This course covers inverse theory and methods for solving inverse problems, including numerous examples arising in the natural sciences. Topics include linear regression, method of least squares, discrete ill-posed inverse problems, estimation of uncertainties, iterative optimization, and probabilistic (Bayesian) and sampling approaches. Assignments require familiarity with linear algebra and computational tools such as Matlab.Prerequisites: MATH 202 (Calculus III) and Math 314 (linear algebra), or permission of instructor.
Glaciers, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes, GEOS 120This course provides a basic overview of the science and societal relevance of earthquakes, glaciers, and volcanoes, with an emphasis on Alaska. Alaska is one of the most tectonically active regions in the world. It is the most active state in the United States in terms of both earthquake and volcanic activity and is one of the most glacierized areas in the world outside Greenland and Antarctica.Alaska Earthquake Science FactsAlaska Earthquake Science Facts—BackgroundThis class is available online. If you have questions about taking it remotely, please contact me.
Other courses:GEOS 692P Topics in Geophysics SeminarGEOS 482P/682P Geoscience SeminarGEOS 488, Undergraduate Research
Applied Seismology, GEOS 626Presentation of modeling techniques for earthquakes and Earth structure using wave propagation algorithms and real seismic data. Covers several essential theories and algorithms for applications in seismology, as well as the basic tools needed for processing and using recorded seismograms. Topics include the seismic wavefield (body waves and surface waves), earthquake moment tensors, earthquake location, and seismic tomography. Assignments require familiarity with vector calculus, linear algebra, and computational tools such as Matlab.Prerequisites: GEOS 631 (Foundations of Geophysics) or permission of instructor.
Inverse Problems and Parameter Estimation, GEOS 627A forward problem uses a model to make predictions; an inverse problem uses observations to infer properties of an unknown physical model. One example of an inverse problem is how to use seismometer recordings to infer the location of an earthquake. This course covers inverse theory and methods for solving inverse problems, including numerous examples arising in the natural sciences. Topics include linear regression, method of least squares, discrete ill-posed inverse problems, estimation of uncertainties, iterative optimization, and probabilistic (Bayesian) and sampling approaches. Assignments require familiarity with linear algebra and computational tools such as Matlab.Prerequisites: MATH 202 (Calculus III) and Math 314 (linear algebra), or permission of instructor.
Glaciers, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes, GEOS 120This course provides a basic overview of the science and societal relevance of earthquakes, glaciers, and volcanoes, with an emphasis on Alaska. Alaska is one of the most tectonically active regions in the world. It is the most active state in the United States in terms of both earthquake and volcanic activity and is one of the most glacierized areas in the world outside Greenland and Antarctica.Alaska Earthquake Science FactsAlaska Earthquake Science Facts—BackgroundThis class is available online. If you have questions about taking it remotely, please contact me.
Other courses:GEOS 692P Topics in Geophysics SeminarGEOS 482P/682P Geoscience SeminarGEOS 488, Undergraduate Research