Theoretical Seismology: Part 1. Theoretical Foundations and Body-Wave Seismology
E-PSCI 262
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Description
This course covers theoretical basis for body-wave and long-period seismology. The topics covered include continuum mechanics, equations that govern description of seismic waves, seismic source representation, and ray theory.
Requirement: permission of the instructor
Course Notes
Upon announcement. The course time will be decided in consultation with students.
Recommended Prep
EPS165, AM201 (or equivalent), AM202 (or equivalent), and classical mechanics (i.e., Hamiltonian and Lagrangian)
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Earth & Planetary Sciences
Course Component
Lecture
Subject
Earth & Planetary Sciences
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline
Dec. 11, 2026
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level
Primarily for Graduate Students
