ERTH 180. Geophysics of Natural Resources (4)

Introduction to seismic, gravity, magnetic, and electrical methods used in exploration geophysics on scales of hundreds of kilometers to tens of meters. These are the principal means of discovering energy and mineral resources such as oil, gas, and ore deposits. Emphasis is on the underlying physical principles of the methods, instrumentation, and data interpretation, including an introduction to geophysical inverse theory. Prerequisites: Math 20A-B, 21C-D and Physics 2 sequence or equivalent, or consent of instructor. ERTH 182 must be taken concurrently. (S)

Summer of Applied Geophysical Experience (SAGE)