Co-op, Minors, Certificates and Engineering Concurrent Programs for Students - Introduction to Applied Geophysics ERTH 2270   Introduction to Applied Geophysics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
An Introduction to using physical principles to explore the Earth's subsurface, with an emphasis on near-surface applications. Topics include seismic, gravity, magnetic, electrical, and electromagnetic surveying techniques, and their application in prospecting, hydrogeology, environmental assessments, and well-logging. The geophysics field school, normally conducted during the last week of April, is an integral part of this course.
FORMAT:
  • Lecture
  • Lab
  • Experiential Learning

FORMAT COMMENTS: 3-day field school following Spring final exams
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 1
PREREQUISITES: ERTH 1080.03 or (SCIE 1506.03/SCIE 1507.03) and MATH 1000.03 and (PHYC 1190.03/ PHYC 1290.03 or PHYC 1310.03/PHYC 1320.03 X/Y)
CROSS-LISTING: PHYC 2270.03