12458 (v.3) Geophysics 302

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Area:	Department of Exploration Geophysics
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Workshop:	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 AND 12456 (v.3) Geophysics 305 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Mineral exploration geophysics. Electromagnetic techniques, radioactivity, applications of electrical, seismic, gravity and magnetic methods. Integrated methods, case studies. Field trips and laboratory exercises are designed to give competence in acquisition, processing and interpretation of mineral exploration geophysical data.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Been presented with a comprehensive coverage of the electromagnetic, radiometric and well logging methods. Been presented with examples of geophysical surveys in mining, groundwater and engineering 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:	Nabighian, M.N. (ed.) (1991), Electromagnetic Methods in Applied Geophysics, SEG IG No. 3, Vol. 2. Grant, S. and West, G.F. (1965), Introduction Theory in Applied Geophysics. NY, McGraw-Hill. Parasnis, D.S. (1996), Principles of Applied Geophysics (fifth edition). London, Chapman and Hall. Keller, G. and Frischnecht, F. (1966), Electrical Methods in Geophysical Prospecting. New York, Pergamon.
Unit Texts:	Telford, W.M., Geldart, D.P. and Sheriff, R. E. (1990), Applied geophysics Vol. 2. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Curtin University of Technology. (2003), Geophysics undergraduate laboratory manual. Bentley, Curtin Print.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 15%, Examination 60%, Laboratory work/field assignments 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y