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Introduction to Seismology 地震概论 (edX)

Offered by Peking University,
Introduction to Seismology 地震概论 (edX)

本课程简要介绍了地震学的基本概念以及研究的方法。
The course provides a brief introduction to basic concepts and research methods of seismology.

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本课程是素质教育通识课程,具有典型的自然科学课程的特征。课程将简明扼要地介绍地震学的基本概念以及研究的方法,内容包括地震学史、地震仪原理与地震图、地震波的传播理论、地球内部结构、勘探地震学、地震预报、临震措施和地震学最新进展。通过本课程的学习, 将会提升学生的自然科学素质,增强学生的抗震减灾意识以及提升学生的临震逃生能力。作为完成课程学习的要求,学生需要熟悉有关章节的内容,独立且正确地完成课后练习,积极参与课程论坛讨论和其他活动。课程成绩将由在线小测验和期末考试组成,其中在线小测验占40%,期末考试占60%,总分达到60分可以获得课程完成证书。

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  • 内容包括地震学史、地震仪原理与地震图、地震波的传播理论、地球内部结构、勘探地震学、地震预报、临震措施和地震学最新进展
  • 地震学的基本概念以及研究的方法
  • 学生会提升自己的自然科学素质,增强学生的抗震减灾意识以及提升学生的临震逃生能力
  • Seismology research methods, history of seismology, and earthquake seismograph theory
  • Internal structure of the earth, earthquake prediction and seismic wave propagation
  • Enhancing earthquake relief awareness and safety
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