EART 126: Geomechanics
University of California, Santa Cruz
An integration of rock mechanics, geophysics, fluid flow, and geology to quantify stress state in the subsurface. Covers a range of topics including: basic constitutive laws for stress and strain, tectonic stress fields, the effects of fluids on rock and fault strength, natural and human-induced hydrofracture, human-induced seismicity, fault, drilling techniques for determining subsurface physical rock properties, and fault zones drilling.
Average GPA: 3.24
Grade distribution records: 55 students across 4 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 3 | 5.5% |
| A | 7 | 12.7% |
| A- | 13 | 23.6% |
| B+ | 6 | 10.9% |
| B | 8 | 14.5% |
| B- | 6 | 10.9% |
| C+ | 2 | 3.6% |
| C | 3 | 5.5% |
| F | 1 | 1.8% |
| P | 3 | 5.5% |
| S | 1 | 1.8% |
| W | 2 | 3.6% |
Based on 55 student grade records across 4 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Heather Savage 55 students, Average GPA 3.24