Area: | Department of Exploration Geophysics |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Specialised topics in exploration geophysics covering advanced potential fields, advanced EM and borehole geophysics. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A comprehensive coverage of transformations and analysis of potential field data (gravity and magnetic data). Explored new developments such as gravity gradiometry. A detailed understanding of TEM acquisition and interpretation. Knowledge of borehole methods in mining and environmental applications. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Ackroyd, M.H. (1973), Digital Filters. London, Butterworths. Grant, F. and West, G. (1965), Interpretation Theory in Applied Geophysics. New York, McGraw-Hill. Kaufman, A.A. and Keller, G.V. (1983), Frequency and transient sounding. New York, Elsevier Scientific Publication Co. Nabighian, M.N. et al. (1987), Electromagnetic methods in applied geophysics. Volumes 1 and 2 (A,B), Society of Exploration Geophysics, Investigations in Geophysics No. 3. Nabighian, M.N. (ed.) (1987), Electromagnetic methods in applied geophysics. Society of Exploration Geophysics publications, Investigations in Geophysics, No. 3. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination (Advanced EM 25%, Advanced potential fields 35%, Borehole methods 40%) 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10705 Geophysics | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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