Applied Geophysics

Seismic, gravity, magnetic, electrical and electromagnetic methods for imaging the subsurface.

EASC-303 Year 3 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Earth Sciences

Course content

  1. 1What geophysics measures and whyComing
  2. 2Seismic waves and elastic propertiesComing
  3. 3Seismic refraction surveysComing
  4. 4Seismic reflection acquisitionComing
  5. 5Seismic processing and interpretationComing
  6. 6Gravity methodsComing
  7. 7Magnetic methodsComing
  8. 8Electrical resistivity and induced polarizationComing
  9. 9Electromagnetic methodsComing
  10. 10Ground-penetrating radarComing
  11. 11Borehole geophysics and well logsComing
  12. 12Capstone: designing a survey for a mineral, groundwater or engineering targetComing

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

Seismic, gravity, magnetic, electrical and electromagnetic methods for imaging the subsurface.

Part of the Science stream, typically taken in year 3.