Area: | Department of Exploration Geophysics |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
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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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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8462 (v.4) Scientific Data Acquisition 201 or any previous version
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8648 (v.3) Mathematical Methods 201 or any previous version
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8717 (v.5) Electromagnetism 202 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Theory: The application of sampling theory, Fourier theory, correlation, convolution and filtering to geophysical data in the exploration industry. Laboratory: Introduction to matlab, temporal and spatial analysing, Fourier transformations, geophysical applications of correlation and convolution, filtering of data, interpolation and noise in geophysical data sets. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The skills required for advanced geophysical analysis. |
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: | Shriff, R.E. (1991), Encyclopedic dictionary of exploration geophysics (third edition). Tulsa, Society of Exploration Geology. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 60%, Laboratories 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 | | |
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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. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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