EMSC8015 Imaging Earth Structure

Offered By	RSES Admin
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Earth and Marine Science
Offered in	First Semester, 2009, Second Semester, 2009, First Semester, 2010, and Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	Most of our knowledge of the structure of the interior of the Earth comes from the analysis of seismic waves. The features of Earth structure are reflected in the characteristics of the seismic wavefield and can be related to the properties of the silicate mantle and metallic core. In recent years, imaging of the 3-D structure of the Earth through 'seismic tomography' has revealed large-scale variations in material properties and provided direct images of geodynamic processes such as subduction of plates with penetration deep into the Earth.
Learning Outcomes	On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Understand the general nature of the interior of the Earth 2. An appreciation of the nature of seismic wave propagation and the wave in which it can be used to image the Earth 3. An appreciation of the techniques of seismic tomography and their fields of application
Indicative Assessment	Assessment will be based on: a set of essay assignments designed to build on and extend the on-line material Assignments will link to outcomes 1-3
Workload	Standard Masters
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest	Earth and Marine Sciences
Eligibility	Bachelor degree; with first year Maths; Science degree or a Bachelor of Education with science teaching experience.
Requisite Statement	This course forms part of the Master of Contemporary Science. Science degree or Bachelor of Education with science teaching experience. Maths and Physics knowledge to a second year undergraduate level is assumed.
Academic Contact	Prof Brian Kennett

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