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
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7905 (v.5) Mathematical Methods 202 or any previous version
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8361 (v.5) Physics 221 or any previous version
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8648 (v.3) Mathematical Methods 201 or any previous version
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12302 (v.2) Electromagnetism 212 or any previous version
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 60%, Laboratory work and assignments 40%. 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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