8163 (v.6) Geophysics 242

Area:

Department of Exploration Geophysics

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

2 x 2 Hours Monthly

Prerequisite(s):

7031 (v.5) Geology 101 or any previous version
AND
7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
AND
7056 (v.5) Mathematics 111 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Seismic - elastic properties of rocks, reflection and refraction methods for obtaining formation depths. Electromagnetic - induction laws, instrumental systems to measure phase, amplitude and direction interpretation of anomalies. Radioactivity - measuring techniques and their applications to assaying and radioactive dating. Field trips and demonstrations in nearby locations.

** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **

Field of Education:

10705 Geophysics

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

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