Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

193607 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Geophysics


GradDipGeophys(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 007290F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This award is a conversion course to geophysics for graduates with a bachelor degree in geology, physics, mathematics, engineering or surveying. It is not for geophysics graduates. It involves coursework appropriate to the particular student's needs as an introduction to all areas of geophysics. Graduates of this course may continue on to the Postgraduate Diploma in Geophysics for advanced training.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in geology, physics, mathematics, engineering or surveying. Students are advised by the geophysics course coordinator which units are required for course completion.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

The course structure is comprised of the following: advanced studies in geophysics - one to four full units. Advanced geophysics workshop/project - two to six full units. Background studies - maximum of two full units. Electives - maximum of three full units (in consultation with the course coordinator). A dissertation unit is chosen in consultation with the course coordinator or Head of Department. Other units are available following consultation with the course coordinator or Head of Department.

Professional Recognition

The Commonwealth Public Service Board accepts the Graduate Diploma in Geophysics as satisfying its requirements for appointment as a professional geophysicist. A degree in geophysics satisfies the academic requirements for membership to The Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists, The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (USA) and the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
10360 v.3   Geophysics 601 - Gravity and Magnetics 5.0 25.0
10362 v.3   Geophysics 603 - Introductory Seismic 5.0 25.0
10364 v.3   Geophysics 605 - Resistivity and Induced Polarisation 5.0 25.0
305017 v.2   Geophysics 510 - Global Geophysics 2.0 12.5
306186 v.2   Geophysics 613 - Data Analysis 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
10361 v.3   Geophysics 602 - Electromagnetics and Radiometrics 5.0 25.0
306163 v.2   Geophysics 614 - Data Processing (Minerals) 3.0 12.5
306164 v.2   Geophysics 616 - Data Processing (Petroleum) 3.0 12.5
306165 v.2   Geophysics 618 - Environmental Geophysics 2.0 12.5
306187 v.2   Geophysics 615 - Seismic Acquisition 2.0 12.5
5566 v.5   Geophysics Project 502 4.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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