10296 (v.2) Geophysics 212

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Area:	Department of Exploration Geophysics
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	2 x 2 Hours Monthly
Prerequisite(s):	1738 (v.4) Physical Measurements 101 or any previous version AND 1744 (v.3) Structure of Matter 102 or any previous version AND 1745 (v.5) Physical Measurements 102 or any previous version AND 7031 (v.5) Geology 101 or any previous version AND 7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version AND 7062 (v.6) Mathematics 101 or any previous version AND 7063 (v.6) Mathematics 102 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Response to time varying fields - induced polarisation, time and frequency domain. Electromagnetic methods, instruments and interpretation. Radioactivity - measuring techniques and their applications to assaying and radioactive dating. Seismic - elastic properties of rocks, reflection and refraction methods. Field trips and demonstrations in nearby locations.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed skills in communication and problem solving. Master in application of knowledge. An understanding of technology.
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