Applied Geophysics and Interpretation

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Geophysical surveying methods applied to resource exploration, environmental monitoring, and engineering applications. Surveying theory and interpretation for refraction seismic, reflection seismic, gravity, electrical and electromagnetic methods. Analysis and integration of geophysical and geological data. Qualitative and quantitative interpretation. Industrial case studies. Prerequisite(s): 3 units from Earth 360 or Geophysics 351; Mathematics 211; Mathematics 267; 3 units from Physics 211 or 221; Physics 223. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Earth 460 and Geophysics 559 will not be allowed. Also known as: (formerly Geophysics 355)