Interpretation of Gravity and Magnetic Fields

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Applications of potential theory in the interpretation of gravity and magnetic fields; analysis of geophysical anomalies produced by geologic structures and by variation in the physical properties of rocks; use of regional gradients, residual anomalies, higher derivatives and surfaces, line integrals and two and three dimensional models. Prerequisites: GEOL 312 ; MATH 311 or approval of instructor.