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2009 Course Handbook

GEOS316: Exploration Geophysics

The application of geophysical techniques to exploration for minerals and petroleum. Topics include potential field, induced polarisation, electromagnetic, seismic reflection and radiometric methods. Generally, emphasis is placed on the applications and relative merits of the various methods for particular aspects of exploration, rather than on rigorous theoretical treatment. Practical work includes laboratory exercises in the reduction, plotting and interpretation of geophysical data, followed by case history studies. Field data collection using several methods is undertaken during the field excursion.

Credit Points:4
Contact Hours:5
When Offered: 2010 - offered in 2010
Staff Contact: Dr Mark Lackie
Prerequisites:

GEOS268(P)

Corequisites:

NCCWs:

GEOS306

Unit Designations: Technology
Science
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Recent Updates

17 Oct 2008 - EDUC80P

Program title amended