Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

302612 (v.3) Geophysics 425 - Rock Physics


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 2 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

Basic concepts common to all seismic. Reflection seismic. Wave equation. Wave equation. Importance of rock physics. Rheology and wave propagation. Homogenous and inhomogeneous materials. Velocity - porosity relationships. Seismic waves in saturated porous media.
 
** 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:

010705 Geophysics

Funding Cluster:

08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

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