Digital representation of geophysical data. Emphasis is on proceessing of seismic reflection data, potential fieldmaps, and earthquake seismograms. Computer laboratory exercises. Examination of important mathematical methods in geophysics. Topics depend on the interests of the students and instructor.
Emphasis is on problem solving and the development of useful skills in applied mathematics.
Role of integrated geological and geophysical methods in the design and implementation of natural resource exploration and development projects. Emphasis depends on class interests, but typical examples will be drawn from petroleum, mineral, and groundwater industries. Requires extensive outside reading and study of case histories. Project and report required. Seismic sequence and seismic facies analysis, isochronous reflections, seismic stratigraphy of depositional systems, sea level cycles, seismic modeling, hydrocarbon indicators, lithology from velocity and seismic amplitude variation with offset, use of shear waves and vertical seismic profiling.