Feb 16, 2026  
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GEOPH 326 - Seismic Imaging of Earth’s Interior


Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-3/2
Fee index 6
Faculty Science
Department Physics
Typically Offered either term

Description
Use of reflection and refraction seismology to image the Earth’s interior, including application to environmental assessment, mineral and hydrocarbon exploration, geothermal energy, and tectonics; study of current technologies used to acquire, image, and interpret 2D and 3D data sets. Real data sets and computer assignments will be used to produce seismic images of the subsurface. Prerequisite: MATH 215 or 209 or 315 or 317 or MA PH 351.