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
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7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
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7054 (v.5) Physics 113 or any previous version
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7056 (v.5) Mathematics 111 or any previous version
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7390 (v.5) Physics 114 or any previous version
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | End of semester examination 70%, Laboratory work and assignments 30%. 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 2 | 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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