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Applied Geophysical Methods (ERTH30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject deals with methodologies for extracting geological information out of geophysical datasets. The subject mostly covers potential fields (gravity and magnetic methods) because these datasets are readily available, however it also visits seismic and electrical geophysical methods. GEOL30005 focusses on physics concepts and how they can be used to understand geology. Students work with industry standard software (eg. Geosoft - Oasis Montaj) which performs the maths in the background.
Topics covered include maps, projection systems, datums and GPS; theory, acquisition, processing and interpretation steps involved for gravity and magnetic methods; image enhancement and qualitative interpretation techniques; quantitative style 2.5D geophysical modelling; seismic theory, acquisition, processing and how this integrates with geophysical wire-line well logging; radiometric acquisition/interpretation; and electrical geophysical techniques such as resistivity, induced polarisation, self-potential, electromagnetics and magnetotelurics.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Compare and contrast various geophysical techniques and what geological application they are effective for;
- Explain the theory behind geophysical methodologies and how these datasets are acquired;
- Apply a processing workflow for geophysical methods;
- Critically analyse geophysical imagery through visualising geophysical data;
- Interpret geophysical data and evaluate the geological or tectonic context.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Thinking critically and analytically;
- Testing theories with evidence;
- Problem-solving skills;
- Time management skills.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOL20002 | Earth Structure, Geophysics, Geodynamics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOL30002 | Tectonics & Geodynamics | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOL30005 | Applied Geophysics | No longer available |
Recommended background knowledge
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOL20003 | Building Earth: Rocks, Minerals, Magmas | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOL20004 | Field Mapping and Sedimentary Geology | No longer available |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Practical assessment in the form of short tests
| From Week 3 to Week 5 | 15% |
Geophysical interpretation exercise, including interpretation map and written report
| From Week 6 to Week 9 | 20% |
Practical exercise 1
| From Week 10 to Week 11 | 10% |
Practical exercise 2
| Week 12 | 5% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Additional details
Each assessment task will be due the following week of the relevant practical class which it is linked to.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Mark McLean Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one-hour lectures per week; and 1 x three hours of practical work per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
Previously known as 625-304 Geophysics (prior to 2010)
Previously known as 625-304 Applied Geophysics (prior to 2009)
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Environmental Science Major Geology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024