GPH 492 - Applied Geophysics

(4 units) CO13, CO14

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.

Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; GEOL 332.

Grading Basis: Graded
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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