Area: | Department of Exploration Geophysics |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Workshop: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
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7905 (v.5) Mathematical Methods 202 or any previous version
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8361 (v.5) Physics 221 or any previous version
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8648 (v.3) Mathematical Methods 201 or any previous version
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12302 (v.2) Electromagnetism 212 or any previous version
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12456 (v.3) Geophysics 305 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Mineral exploration geophysics. Electromagnetic techniques, radioactivity, applications of electrical, seismic, gravity and magnetic methods. Integrated methods, case studies. Field trips and laboratory exercises are designed to give competence in acquisition, processing and interpretation of mineral exploration geophysical data. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Been presented with a comprehensive coverage of the electromagnetic, radiometric and well logging methods. Been presented with examples of geophysical surveys in mining, groundwater and engineering applications. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Nabighian, M.N. (ed.) (1991), Electromagnetic Methods in Applied Geophysics, SEG IG No. 3, Vol. 2. Grant, S. and West, G.F. (1965), Introduction Theory in Applied Geophysics. NY, McGraw-Hill. Parasnis, D.S. (1996), Principles of Applied Geophysics (fifth edition). London, Chapman and Hall. Keller, G. and Frischnecht, F. (1966), Electrical Methods in Geophysical Prospecting. New York, Pergamon. |
Unit Texts: | Telford, W.M., Geldart, D.P. and Sheriff, R. E. (1990), Applied geophysics Vol. 2. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Curtin University of Technology. (2003), Geophysics undergraduate laboratory manual. Bentley, Curtin Print. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 15%, Examination 60%, Laboratory work/field assignments 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10705 Geophysics | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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