193307 v.5 Postgraduate Diploma in Geophysics

PGradDipGeophys(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042208C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This award is a specialist program in advanced geophysical exploration. It is offered to professional geophysicists and geophysics graduates who wish to extend their knowledge in advanced techniques through a formal course of study. Graduates of this course may also continue on to the master and PhD awards. Fieldwork, laboratory-based workshops and projects provide the opportunities to develop data acquisition, processing and interpretational skills.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in geophysics or a Graduate Diploma in Geophysics.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Recognition of prior learning in the course may be granted where candidates possess particular work experience or qualifications deemed to be relevant and appropriate. However, such students may be required to undertake refresher background studies as part of their coursework. Such background studies may be similar to those offered in the Graduate Diploma course.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one year full-time or two years 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 compulsory dissertation unit is chosen in consultation with the course coordinator or Head of Department. The optional units listed are only an example of units that can be taken. Other units are available following consultation with the course coordinator or Head of Department.

Professional Recognition

The Commonwealth Public Service Board accepts the Postgraduate 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 Geophysicist, 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 Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10299	v.3	Geophysics 531 - Near Surface and Engineering Physics	2.5	12.5
310047	v.1	Geophysics Project 524 Part A	4.0	25.0
		OR
310309	v.2	Geophysics Project 534 Part A	4.0	25.0
5546	v.6	Geophysics 521 - Theoretical Geophysics	2.0	12.5
5564	v.6	Geophysics Workshop 523 - Seismic Processing	5.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10300	v.4	Geophysics 532 - Advanced Electromagnetics and Potential Fields	2.0	12.5
310048	v.1	Geophysics Project 524 Part B	4.0	25.0
		OR
310310	v.1	Geophysics Project 534 Part B	4.0	25.0
5551	v.6	Geophysics 526 - Borehole Geophysics	2.0	12.5
5565	v.6	Geophysics 524 - Seismic Interpretation	5.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10301	v.4	Geophysics 533 - Geophysics Applied to Mineral Exploration	2.0	12.5
10313	v.3	Geophysics 565 (Specialised Topic)	4.0	25.0
305020	v.2	Geophysics 520 (Specialised Topic)	2.0	12.5
4556	v.4	Geographic Information Systems 581	4.0	25.0
5550	v.6	Geophysics 525 - Rock Physics	2.0	12.5
5839	v.4	Geology 511-Petroleum Geology	2.0	12.5
5940	v.4	Geological Remote Sensing 501	2.0	12.5
5956	v.3	Geology 503	2.0	12.5
5960	v.3	Geology 505	4.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10302	v.4	Geophysics 534 - Inverse Theory and Applications	2.0	12.5
305022	v.2	Geophysics 530 (Specialised Topic)	2.0	12.5
305054	v.2	Geophysics 566 (Specialised Topic)	4.0	25.0
310537	v.1	Geophysics Workshop 522 - 3D Seismic Processing	3.0	12.5
5547	v.6	Geophysics 522 - Seismic Modelling and Amplitude Variation with Offset	2.0	12.5
5958	v.3	Geology 504	2.0	12.5
5962	v.4	Geology 506	4.0	25.0
5978	v.5	Geology 522 - Ore Deposit Geology	3.0	12.5

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
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.