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