Course Overview

Structural geology and seismology with emphasis on its application side is the main topics of this lecture.

Learning Achievement

In this course, students will learn about mathematical formulation of stress and strain, techniques of in-situ stress measurement, fracture criterion, seismic source mechanism, deformation mechanisms and rheology of earth materials, fault rocks, and frictional property of fault zone material.

Competence

This coursework links up with "General understanding of the Natural Sciences (自然科学一般の理解)” and "Professional background in Geosciences (地球学に関する専門的素地)”

Course prerequisites

Grading Philosophy

Report (100%)

Course schedule

Seismic Source process
Mechanism of earthquake occurrence
Seismic activity
Discussion on seismic phenomena
Mechanics of earthquake interactions
Techniques of in-situ stress measurement
Fault rocks

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Yagi Yuji,Ujiie Kohtaro,Okuwaki Ryo

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