10364 (v.2) Geophysics 605

Area:

Department of Exploration Geophysics

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

2 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Specialised topics in exploration geophysics. For details please consult the course co-ordinator.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Comprehensively covered electrical techniques used in geophysical prospecting.

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:

Parasnis, D.S. (1996), Principles of Applied Geophysics (fifth edition). London, Chapman and Hall. Dobrin, M.B. and Savitt, C.H. (1988), Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting. New York, McGraw-Hill. Sheriff, R.E. (1991), Encyclopedic Dictionary of Exploration Geophysics (third edition). Tulsa, Society of Exploration Geophysics. Grant, S. and West, G.F. (1965), Introduction Theory in Applied Geophysics. New York, McGraw-Hill. Keller, G. and Frischnecht, F. (1966), Electrical Methods in Geophysical Prospecting. New York, Pergamon.

Unit Texts:

Telford, W.M., Geldart, L.P., Sheriff, R.E. and Keys, D.A. (1990), Applied geophysics (second edition). Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Irvine, R. Induced polarisation in mineral exploration manual.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Examination 65%, Laboratory work and assignments 35%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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