2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE3260 Global Seismology
10 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Dr Sebastian Rost
Email: s.rost@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is mutually exclusive with
| SOEE5670M | Global Seismology |
Module replaces
EARS3260This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
Seismology is one of the most important sources of information on the internal structure of our planet. This module is designed to teach the basic principles of global seismology, with an emphasis on the principles of seismic imaging of the Earth's interior.This module will be taught through a combination of lectures and computer based practicals and will be assessed through assessed coursework, and a 2 hour exam.Objectives
Upon completion of this course the students will have an understanding of the background and theory of seismic wave propagation, seismic sources and their theoretical description, seismic hazard and risk and different seismic imaging techniques to study the Earth's interior.The student should be able to critically assess current seismological literature and have knowledge of the potential and restrictions of seismic imaging.
Through practical experience the student will gain insight into modern seismic processing and digital seismogram interpretation.
Syllabus
1. Analysis of stress and strain; Hooke's Law;
2. Seismic wave equation, P and S waves in uniform media;
3. Travel times and ray-theory;
4. Seismic tomography;
5. Surface waves, dispersion relation, group and phase velocity; normal modes;
6. Seismic sources, Moment tensor and fault plane solution;
7. Seismic hazard;
8. Seismic imaging.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Computer Class | 9 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
| Lecture | 16 | 1.00 | 16.00 |
| Private study hours | 66.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 34.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Class notes, computer based learning material, directed reading of current literature, follow-up of practical material, background reading of theory and practical applications, revision.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Continuous monitoring during computer practicals with immediate formative assessment and feedback. 3 handed-in and assessed computer practicals. These constitute 40% of the mark overall.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Computer Exercise | Computer practical reports | 40.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 10/10/2016
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