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GPH 692

Applied Geophysics

Catalog2026-2027
Credits4 units
LevelGraduate
Standard

Overview

Description

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. Students gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art field instrumentation during outdoor laboratory sessions on campus.

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Lecture3
Laboratory Studio1

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Offered: Every Spring

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spring

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Learning Outcomes

  • apply quantitative reasoning as well as critical analysis and use of information to analyze geophysical data and make a well-reasoned defense of results.
  • apply information and techniques from previous coursework across disciplines to plan, mobilize, and complete a geophysical field investigation.
  • describe the results of a geophysical field investigation in professional report format appropriate to the geosciences.
  • describe fundamental geophysical characterization methods and perform basic analysis on data derived from these methods.