11914 (v.2) Geophysics 246

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Area:	Department of Exploration Geophysics
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	2 x 2 Hours Monthly
Prerequisite(s):	7031 (v.5) Geology 101 or any previous version AND 7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version AND 7054 (v.5) Physics 113 or any previous version AND 7056 (v.5) Mathematics 111 or any previous version AND 7390 (v.5) Physics 114 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Mineral exploration geophysics. Gravity - field instruments, observations and data reduction. Bouger anomalies. Magnetic - instruments, observations, reduction and interpretation. Electrical - properties of rocks, resistivity, potential, induction and polarisation. Electromagnetic - induction laws, measurement of phase, amplitude and direction and interpretation of anomalies. Radioactivity - measuring techniques and applications. Field trips and demonstrations.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A basic knowledge of the methods of mineral geophysics and its application to both near surface and groundwater 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:	Telford, W.M., Geldart, L.P., and Sheriff, R.E., (1990), Applied Geophysics (second edition). Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Sheriff, R.E. (1991), Encyclopedic Dictionary of Exploration Geophysics (third edition). Tulsa, Society of Exporation Geophysics.
Unit Texts:	Milsom, J. (1996), Field Geophysics (second edition). New York, John Wiley and Sons. Curtin University of Technology. (2003), Undergraduate Geophysics Laboratory Manual. Bentley Curtin Print.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	End of semester examination 70%, Laboratory work and assignments 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y