EMSC2018 Geophysics
Later Year Course
| Offered By | Research School of Earth Sciences |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Earth and Marine Science |
| Offered in | EMSC2018 will not be offered in 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course provides an introduction to the geophysical methods used to explore the Earth's interior. The course will cover seismic methods used to determine the structure and behaviour of the Earth's deep interior, as well as the application of seismic, gravity, magnetic, electrical, electro-magnetic, and radiometric techniques to probe crustal structure and composition, to explore for various types of mineral and energy resources, and in environmental and archaeological applications. Students will gain practical experience in the application of various geophysical methods to solve problems in laboratory and field exercises. |
| Indicative Assessment | 70% final examination and 30% lab work. |
| Workload |
A maximum of 39 hours of lectures and 26 hours of laboratory classes. |
| Areas of Interest | Earth and Marine Sciences |
| Requisite Statement |
Any first year EMSC, GEOL or PHYS course |
| Incompatibility | GEOL2018 |
| Science Group | B |
| Academic Contact | Dr Giampiero Iaffaldano and Prof Malcolm Sambridge |
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