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302654 (v.1) Geophysics 318


 

Area:

Department of Exploration Geophysics

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

10296 (v.2) Geophysics 212 or any previous version
AND
12524 (v.2) Geophysics 214 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Geophysics environmental background studies by arrangement with the course coordinator.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A basic knowledge of geophysical methods in environmental studies.

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:

Driscoll, F.G. (1986), Groundwater and wells. St. Paul, Johnson Filtration Systems Inv. Wright, E.P. and Burgess, W.G. (1992), The hydrogeology of crystalline basement aquifers in Africa. Geological Society. Sp. Pub. 66.

Unit Texts:

Ward, S.H. (ed.) (1990), Geotechnical and environmental geophysics. Tulsa, Society of Exploration Geophysics.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment literature review 33%, Assignment on environmental problem 33%, Report of field excursion 33%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 10700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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