GEO-DEEP9510 – Earthquakes and Seismic Hazards
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The course provides a comprehensive overview of earthquake mechanics and seismic hazards. We will discuss geological evidence for seismic activity, mathematical models of earthquake recurrence, and their applications to the evaluation of seismic hazards. We will also consider specific regions with high seismic risks, as well as the possible origins of deep earthquakes.
Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will be able to
- discuss the main theories that explain the generation of earthquakes and their recurrence
- describe the structure of fault zones at multiple scales and the effect of this structure on earthquake dynamics
- recognize traces of earthquakes in the geologic record, both in hand samples and in the landscape
- access and use geophysical and geological datasets of use in regional earthquake studies
- understand the variety of information provided by seismic hazard assessment and how this can inform mitigation efforts in specific regions of interest
- present, discuss, and evaluate the contents of research articles that analyze earthquake activity and hazards
Admission to the course
The course is open to PhD candidates enrolled in the?Norwegian Research School for Dynamics and Evolution of Earth and Planets?(DEEP).
Registration is done by?filling out an online application form.?
PhD candidates who are admitted to other education institutions than UiO must at the same time apply for visiting PhD status. They must submit the same documentation as regular visiting status applicants, but the application and documentation is to be delivered together with the online application form. DEEP can be?contacted for questions. Applicants must be able to present original documentation on request.
There is no upper limit of number of participants.
Only students admitted to the course may sit the examination.
Recommended previous knowledge
Teaching
The course is centered on a one week session (about 40 h) held in Oslo. This includes lectures and practical. Prior to the course week the students will receive course material and prepare for a mandatory presentation on a given topic. Course literature will be pre-selected and accessible to course participants in due time prior to the course.
Software training sessions are designed to give course participants hands-on experience with openly accessible geophysical and geological databases and analysis map-based information.
Mandatory activities:
- Short presentation on a given topic
Examination
The course includes an mandatory presentation on a given topic during the course week. The presentation must be evaluated as approved before you can sit the final exam.
A home exam, which counts 100% towards the final grade, is?to be submitted within a month after the course has ended and within the semester.
When writing your exercises make sure to familiarize yourself with the rules for use of sources and citations. Breach of these rules may lead to suspicion of attempted cheating.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about?the grading system.
Resit an examination
Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are?offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.
Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass, the original examination.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.