311170 v.2 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.
Course Entry and Requirements
An appropriate bachelor degree in Science, Engineering or Mathermatics.
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.
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 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 | |||||
| 10360 | v.4 | Gravity and Magnetics for Exploration 601 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10362 | v.4 | Introduction to Seismic Exploration 603 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10364 | v.4 | Resistivity and Induced Polarisation Exploration Methods 605 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305017 | v.3 | Global Geophysics 510 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 306186 | v.3 | Geophysical Data Analysis 613 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 10361 | v.4 | Electromagnetics and Radiometrics for Exploration 602 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306165 | v.3 | Environmental Geophysics 618 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 306187 | v.3 | Seismic Acquisition for Exploration 615 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 311774 | v.2 | Geophysical Data Processing 612 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5566 | v.5 | Geophysics Project 502 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | 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.
