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307728 (v.1) Geophysics 202 - Electomagnetic Fields in the Earth
Area: | Department of Exploration Geophysics |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 8648 (v.3) Mathematical Methods 201
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307726 (v.1) Geophysics 104 - Properties of Matter and Electricity
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Syllabus: | Electrostatics, Coulomb's Law, Capacitance, Dielectrics, Magnetostatics, Resistance and Current flow, Circuits, Biot-Savart law, Ampere's Law, Permeability and Magnetic materials, Faraday's Law, Mutual and Self Inductance, Transformers, Maxwell's Equations, EM plane waves, Refection and Refraction of Plane waves, EM waves in Dissipative media, Magnetic and Electric Diploe radiation. |
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Unit Outcomes: | Knowledge of the important processes that govern the storage, coupling and transport of electromagnetic energy. |
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: | Nabighian, M.N., Editor, (1991), Electromagnetic Methods in Applied Geophysics: Soc. Explor. Geophysicists IG No. 3, Vol. 1, Tulsa, USA. Keller, G., and Frischnecht, F., (1966), Electrical Methods in Geophysical Prospecting. Oxford. Pergamon Press. ;; |
Unit Texts: | Lorrain, P., Corson, D.P., and Lorrain, F., (1988) Electromagnetic Fields and Waves, 3rd Ed., New York, W.H. Freeman and Co. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 60% Examination: 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 2 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
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External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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