Marine Geophysics

Catalog description

A study of the basic geophysical theories about the transmission of shock waves, and gravity and magnetic fields to the understanding and exploration of the continental shelves and marine basins. The student is introduced to the use and limitations of the portable seismic refraction seismograph, gravity meter, and magnetometer. Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.