Geophysics

5 credits

Introduction to geophysical methods including refraction and reflection seismology, gravity, magnetics, electrical resistivity, heat flow, and geodesy. Laboratory exercises explore interpretation of geophysical data to determine elastic wave speed, density, magnetic susceptibility, and electrical conductivity at depth. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in either MATH 126, MATH 136, or ESS 310; and a minimum grade of 2.0 in either both PHYS 115 and PHYS 118, or PHYS 122. Offered: A.