EPS240, Forensic Geoscience
Fall 2010, Fall 2012, Spring 2015, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2021, Fall 2023
Approaches and technologies developed for geoscience that have been adapted and applied in criminal, environmental, historical, and archaeological investigations. Methods related to seismology, geophysics, geomorphology, geochemistry, and radiometric dating. Case studies include nuclear treaty verification, detection of unexploded ordnance and clandestine graves, military history, soil and groundwater contamination, archaeological controversies, art and antiquities fraud, and narcotics provenance.
EPS100, Natural Disasters
Fall 2013, Fall 2015, Fall 2017, Fall 2019, Fall 2022
Natural events and their impact on humanity and the built environment. Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, landslides, coastal flooding, tornados, hurricanes, and meteoritic impacts. Hazard mitigation strategies. Consequences of global warming.
EPS456/556, Introduction to Seismology
Spring 2013, Fall 2014, Spring 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2020, Fall 2021
Advanced undergraduate and graduate course covering earthquakes and seismic waves, P and S waves, surface waves and free oscillations, remote sensing of Earth’s interior and faulting mechanisms.
G&G370/757, Regional Perspectives on Global Geoscience
Spring 2017
Reading seminar in preparation for two-week G&G department field trip to Japan in June 2017.
G&G744, Seminar in Mantle and Core Processes
Fall 2009, Fall 2012, Fall 2014
A seminar covering advanced topics concerning physical and chemical processes in the mantle and core of the Earth and planets. Topics have included the transition zone and lower mantle, results from the EarthScope project, and core-mantle boundary structure and dynamics.
G&G640 Physics and Phenomenology of Subduction
Spring 2010
An overview of the physical processes relevant to subduction zones. Topics include thermal and petrological structure of subduction systems, the balance of forces, slab morphology, mantle flow, subduction initiation and termination, seismicity, magmatism, and accretionary vs. erosive subduction.
G&G558, Observational Seismology
Fall 2009
An overview of techniques used in observational global seismology, including the theory and application of commonly used analysis methods, an exploration of current research topics, and topics in field seismology.