12454 (v.3) Geophysics 301

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Area:	Department of Exploration Geophysics
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	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 8648 (v.3) Mathematical Methods 201 or any previous version AND 12302 (v.2) Electromagnetism 212 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Potential field theory. The potential and intensity of mass and susceptibility distributions and the manipulation for prospecting. Field trips and laboratory exercises are designed to develop competence in acquisition, processing and interpretation of gravity and magnetic data.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- With respect to the gravitational and magnetic methods- Presented the theoretical bases of the potential fields and their application to interpretation techniques. An understanding of measurement techniques and instrumentation. Experience in data collection, processing and interpretation.
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:	Blakeley, R.J. (1995), Potential Theory in Gravity and Magnetic Applications. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Parasnis, D.S. (1997), Principles of Applied Geophysics (fifth edition), London, Chapman and Hall. Sheriff, R.E. (1991), Encyclopedic Dictionary of Exploration Geophysics (third edition). Tulsa, Society of Exploration Geophysics. Grant, S. and West, G.F. (1965), Interpretation Theory in Applied Geophysics. New York, McGraw-Hill.
Unit Texts:	Telford, W.M., Geldart, L.P., Sheriff, R.E. and Keys, D.A. (1990), Applied Geophysics (second edition). Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Examination 60%, Laboratory work and assignments 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y