Most of our knowledge of the structure of the interior of the Earth comes from the analysis of seismic waves. The features of Earth structure are reflected in the characteristics of the seismic wavefield and can be related to the properties of the silicate mantle and metallic core.
In recent years, imaging of the 3-D structure of the Earth through 'seismic tomography' has revealed large-scale variations in material properties and provided direct images of geodynamic processes such as subduction of plates with penetration deep into the Earth.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
1. Understand the general nature of the interior of the Earth
2. An appreciation of the nature of seismic wave propagation and the wave in which it can be used to image the Earth
3. An appreciation of the techniques of seismic tomography and their fields of application
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will be based on: a set of essay assignments designed to build on and extend the on-line material
Assignments will link to outcomes 1-3
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Workload
Standard MastersRequisite and Incompatibility
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $3660 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4878 |
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