Study of the character and causes of large earthquakes, the hazards they pose, and how society can prepare for and mitigate their impacts. Historical case studies will illuminate why their slip characteristics and destructive effects vary so widely.
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UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNone
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeChen is a good person but the class was incredibly difficult to follow. Unnecessary information on slides, hardly any bullet points, and it felt like the TA did all the teaching in the class. Midterm and Final had information not even mentioned in class and several details one would only know if they were a geology major.
This prof has a very heavy accent, sections are sometimes helpful. Took it for science credit, would not take it again.
Although Professor Chen has a strong Chinese accent, it does not interfere with the lecture a lot. He gives slides and images for students to understand, so it is not too hard to understand the course material. The exams are not hard at all as long as you attend the lecture. I would even recommend to take the class for credit.
I have never been a student to fall asleep in lecture but gosh his lectures are super boring. The good thing is he posts them on gaushospace right after. Quizzes in section and lecture are for participation. The homework is kind of hard but the TA is helpful.
He has a very thick Chinese accent which makes things difficult when it came to more confusing material. The TA goes over vital information which makes everything more clear. Lectures can get a little stale and he tries to get the class to participate but it didn't work... still an interesting class though. Attendance taken for lecture & section!