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302628 (v.2) Geophysics Workshop 431


 

Area:

Department of Exploration Geophysics

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Individual Study:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Practical laboratory and field work in geophysics. For details please consult the course co-ordinator.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Been provided with experience in the use of advanced methods of analysis of magnetic, gravity and EM data, as well as a solid background in the use of geophysical methods in boreholes.

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:

Ackroyd, M.H., (1973), Digital Filters: Butterworths (from Computers in Medicine Series). Beck, A.E., (1981), Physical Principles of Exploration Methods: MacMillan Press. Grant, F., and West, G., (1965), Interpretation Theory in Applied Geophysics: McGraw-Hill. Kaufman, A.A., and Keller, G.V., (1983), Frequency and Transient Sounding: Elsevier Scientific Publication Co., Inc. Nabighian, M.N., et al., (1987), Electromagnetic Methods in Applied Geophysics - Volumes 1 and 2 (A,B), Soc. Expl. Geophys., Investigations in Geophysics No.3.

Unit Texts:

No set texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Workshop reports: This work will be divided into three parts: 1. Advanced Potential Fields. 2. Advanced EM. 3. Borehole Geophysics. An overall mark of 50% constitutes a pass in the unit. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment.

Field of Education:

 10705 Geophysics

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

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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