8163 (v.6) Geophysics 242

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Area:	Department of Exploration Geophysics
Contact Hours:	2.0
Credits:	12.5
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
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.