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GPH 492 - Applied Geophysics

(4 units)
Integrative exploration of the application of geophysics to energy and groundwater resources, waste management, and site characterization.
Includes an overview of gravity, magnetic, electrical, and seismic methods. Required Spring Break field exercise. (Formerly GEOL492/692; implementation FL09).

Prerequisite(s): GPH 333  ; CH 201 or CH 202 or CH 203; junior or senior standing.

Units of Lecture: 3
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Major Capstone Course
Offered Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to integrate Quantitative Reasoning and Critical Analysis & Use of Information to analyze geophysical data and make a
well-reasoned defense of results.
2. Students will be able to synthesize information and techniques from previous coursework across disciplines to plan, mobilize, and complete a geophysical field investigation.
3. Students will be able to describe the results of a geophysical field investigation in professional report format appropriate to the geosciences.
4. Students will be able to describe fundamental geophysical characterization methods and perform basic analysis on data derived from these methods.


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