Academic Catalog

GEOE607 ADV. SEISMOLOGY & SEISMIC INSTRUMENT.

Course Code: 5640607
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Geological Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
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Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

The theory of seismic wave transmission applied to the determination of the properties of the Earth`s interior. The study of fault mechanisms in an elastic Earth. The physical principles underlying the design and operation of the seismograph. The selection of a seismograph for specific problems, the calibration and response characteristics. Installation and calibration of modern seismographs.