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9188 (v.6) Geophysics 313


 

Area:

Department of Exploration Geophysics

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

7031 (v.5) Geology 101 or any previous version
AND
7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
AND
7905 (v.5) Mathematical Methods 202 or any previous version
AND
8361 (v.5) Physics 221 or any previous version
AND
8462 (v.4) Scientific Data Acquisition 201 or any previous version
AND
8648 (v.3) Mathematical Methods 201 or any previous version
AND
8717 (v.5) Electromagnetism 202 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Theory: The application of sampling theory, Fourier theory, correlation, convolution and filtering to geophysical data in the exploration industry. Laboratory: Introduction to matlab, temporal and spatial analysing, Fourier transformations, geophysical applications of correlation and convolution, filtering of data, interpolation and noise in geophysical data sets.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The skills required for advanced geophysical analysis.

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:

Shriff, R.E. (1991), Encyclopedic dictionary of exploration geophysics (third edition). Tulsa, Society of Exploration Geology.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Examination 60%, Laboratories 40%. 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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