10299 (v.2) Geophysics 531

Area:

Department of Exploration Geophysics

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Specialised topics in exploration geophysics covering advanced potential fields, advanced EM and borehole geophysics.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A comprehensive coverage of transformations and analysis of potential field data (gravity and magnetic data). Explored new developments such as gravity gradiometry. A detailed understanding of TEM acquisition and interpretation. Knowledge of borehole methods in mining and environmental applications.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Ackroyd, M.H. (1973), Digital Filters. London, Butterworths. Grant, F. and West, G. (1965), Interpretation Theory in Applied Geophysics. New York, McGraw-Hill. Kaufman, A.A. and Keller, G.V. (1983), Frequency and transient sounding. New York, Elsevier Scientific Publication Co. Nabighian, M.N. et al. (1987), Electromagnetic methods in applied geophysics. Volumes 1 and 2 (A,B), Society of Exploration Geophysics, Investigations in Geophysics No. 3. Nabighian, M.N. (ed.) (1987), Electromagnetic methods in applied geophysics. Society of Exploration Geophysics publications, Investigations in Geophysics, No. 3.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Examination (Advanced EM 25%, Advanced potential fields 35%, Borehole methods 40%) 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y