PHYS 440 - Applied Geophysics

When Offered: F;S

3 Credit(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hour(s)

This course offers an overview of the field procedures employed to collect different types of geophysical data, and provides an introduction to the techniques employed to analyze and interpret geophysical data collected for applied and engineering purposes. It covers the major geophysical methods employed in resource exploration, environmental assessment, and geotechnical investigations and includes theory and technical background for seismic refraction and reflection methods, electrical resistivity and electromagnetic methods, ground penetrating radar method, gravity method, and magnetic method. Case studies, field exercises, and computer exercises are also included. Students will be given hands-on exercises with geophysical survey equipment.

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 290.