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GPH 692 - Applied Geophysics

(4 units)
Application of geophysics to energy and groundwater resources, waste management, and site characterization. Includes gravity, magnetic, electrical, and seismic methods; required Spring Break field exercise.

Units of Lecture: 3
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply quantitative reasoning as well as critical analysis and use of information to analyze geophysical data and make a well-reasoned defense of results.
2. apply information and techniques from previous coursework across disciplines to plan, mobilize, and complete a geophysical field investigation.
3. describe the results of a geophysical field investigation in professional report format appropriate to the geosciences.
4. describe fundamental geophysical characterization methods and perform basic analysis on data derived from these methods.


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