Applied Geophysics

Catalog description

Geophysical methods applied to environmental assessment, resource exploration and civil engineering issues. Topics covered include seismic refraction and reflection, ground-penetrating radar, electrical resistivity, gravity, and geomagnetism. 2 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab. Offered fall of even years. Prereq: minimum of 60 credits, C- or higher in MATH 101 and any 200-level science course that counts towards a science degree, or permission of instructor.