Spring 2027

Geomechanics

Geomechanics course covering observation, description, and prediction of deep geomechanical system deformation and stress, focusing on petroleum/geothermal reservoirs and earthquake mechanics.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.75 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades). Cross-listed source records differ for Fall 2022; figures use the selected dataset record.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Conduct a borehole geomechanical analysis

  • Design casing plans for drilling

  • Use borehole data and earthquake focal mechanisms to gain information about in-situ stress and strain

  • Describe modern challenges in developing subsurface energy resources

  • Use modern software to find crustal deformation models that match observed ground deformation

Source: UW Guide 1 UW Guide 2

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Prerequisites

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GEOSCI/​CIV ENGR/​G L E/​M S & E 474, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

GEOSCI/GLE 596

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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.75 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades). Cross-listed source records differ for Fall 2022; figures use the selected dataset record.

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Topics

  • Deformation and stress in geomechanical systems at depth
  • Petroleum and geothermal reservoir applications
  • Earthquake mechanics
  • Prediction of ground deformation

Skills

  • Conducting borehole geomechanical analysis
  • Designing casing plans for drilling
  • Using borehole data and earthquake focal mechanisms to determine in-situ stress and strain
  • Finding crustal deformation models matching observed ground deformation using modern software

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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