Course Description

Earth Sciences 320a Exploration Geophysics II: Potential Field and Electromagnetic Methods

An introduction to geophysical techniques used for subsurface sensing, with applications to the global search for mineral wealth, and mapping near-surface layers for environmental studies. This course is intended for students in Earth Sciences, but is also relevant to students in other programs including Environmental Science and Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Prerequisites: Mathematics 030 or Applied Mathematics 026 or any two of the following: Calculus 050a/b, 051a/b, 081a/b, Mathematics 028a/b, Linear Algebra 040a/b, Statistical Sciences 024a/b; or the former Applied Mathematics 020, or 023a/b plus 024a/b, or the former Mathematics 027.
2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, half course.


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