I Design of geophysical site investigations utilizing resistivity, electromagnetic, ground penetrating radar, and magnetic techniques. Emphasizes geophysical detection of contamination, ground water supplies, and mining applications. Near Surface Geophysics II Principles and design of geophysical investigations of the shallow subsurface. Emphasizes seismic refraction and reflection methods with focus on engineering and groundwater applications. Reflection Seismology Principles of reflection seismic techniques, including theoretical background and application, and hands-on computer projects.
Students conduct projects using actual commercial-quality seismic data.
Emphasizes reservoir engineering and simulation. Students conduct projects using actual field data. A three-day field trip is required. 4640 Meteorology Essential elements of atmospheric physics and meteorology, including atmospheric composition and structure, atmospheric thermodynamics, radiative transfer, atmospheric fluid dynamics, and cloud physics. In addition to prerequisites, PH2300 and MA4515 are recommended.