12456 (v.3) Geophysics 305

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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:	Electrical methods - principles and applications of DC resistivity, IP and complex resistivity, spontaneous potentials and electric well logging. Field trips and laboratory exercises are designed to develop compentence in acquisition, processing and interpretation of electric data.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A comprehensive coverage of electrical techniques used in geophysical engineering.
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. Bentley, Curtin Press.
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