EAE3591 Applied geophysics
Faculty of Science
EAE3591 Applied geophysics is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
The 2027 handbook has no page for EAE3591. This is its 2020 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before EAE3591
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE3591
No unit lists EAE3591 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ESC3311
Prerequisite: One of ESC2111, ESC2122, EAE2511 or EAE2522
Overview
This unit will give a broad introduction to geophysical methods for students interested in the application of physics and mathematics for mineral exploration and general earth studies. Methods for gathering, processing and interpreting gravity, magnetic, seismic, electromagnetic and radiometric data are presented in order to provide geological constraints for mineral exploration and regional mapping. This unit includes an introduction to regional synthesis and structural geology.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discuss the physical principles relating to observations of gravity, magnetics, electromagnetic, seismic and radiometric data.
- 2
Discuss the fundamental parameters and the limitations of the equipment available for fieldwork.
- 3
Use basic methods of data processing.
- 4
Employ data display and analysis tools.
- 5
Use qualitative and quantitative methods of interpretation.
- 6
Generate geological syntheses using case histories.
Workload and teaching
One 2-hour workshop and one 3-hour workshop per week
Where it fits
EAE3591 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Robin Armit
- Professor Peter Betts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Peter Betts
- Dr Robin Armit
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE3591?
EAE3591 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE3591 offered?
In 2020, EAE3591 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Which majors and minors include EAE3591?
EAE3591 is part of Earth science.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- Organisational unit
- School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 2020