GEOS5490 - Applied Geophysics

GEOS 5490 Applied Geophysics (4 semester hours) The theoretical basis and practical aspects of the collection, processing and interpretation of geophysical data. A broad range of methods will be discussed including: gravity, magnetic, electrical and seismic. Applications to geologic problems at a variety of scales from the near surface to continental will be considered. A laboratory will feature geophysical data acquisition and interpretation for a specific local geological target. (3-3) Y