Discusses measurements of physical properties of Earth and geological interpretation of these measurements. Includes seismology, gravity and isostasy, geomagnetism, geothermometry, terrestrial electricity, and development of an Earth model. Laboratory exercises and demonstrations. Discusses magnetic methods applied to mineral exploration and interpretation of subsurface features. Studies magnetic properties of rock-forming minerals, analyzes anomalies in Earth's magnetic field, and develops geologic models.
Laboratory exercises illustrate lecture topics and includes field work various magnetometers.
Encompasses lectures and laboratory treating gravity methods applied to structural interpretation and prospecting techniques. Discusses potential field theory gravity methods and case histories. Laboratory exercises cover topics discussed and include field work to conduct gravity measurements.