Course Schedule

Classes CCIS L1–047, Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 – 1:50 p.m.

Labs CCIS L1–207, Mondays 2:00 – 4:50 p.m., every two weeks, starting on September 24^th

Mid-term exam Date to be determined / in the class room

Final exam See Exam Schedule when published

Objectives of class

To learn the basic principles of three geophysical exploration techniques (gravity, magnetics and DC resistivity). This will include both the underlying physics, data interpretation and a review of common applications for each method. Where appropriate, PC based software (Matlab and Excel) will be used in class.

Office hours

Office hours will be announced during the course.

Text books (recommended, but not obligatory)

Fundamentals of geophysics, William Lowrie, Cambridge University Press, 2007 (electronic copy is available in the U of A library) – available through University of Alberta Libraries electronic resources at: http://www.knovel.com/web/portal/basic_search/display?_EXT_KNOVEL_DISPLAY_bookid=2310

A Student's Guide to Geophysical Equations, William Lowrie, Cambridge University Press, 2011

http://www.cambridge.org/aus/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521183772&ss=toc

I hope the book will be available at the University's Book Store.

Other text books you may find useful (in reserve)

Applied Geophysics, W.M. Telford, L.P Geldart and R.E Sheriff, Cambridge University Press, 1995 edition.

Potential Theory in Gravity and Magnetic Applications, Richard Blakley, Cambridge University Press, 1995.

Assignments

There will be a total of 5-6 assignments in this class. The goal of the assignments is to test your understanding of the theory. In addition, there will also be 5 labs, where you will get a chance to apply parts of the theory you will have learned in class, together with data analysis techniques, to real data sets.

Weighting

Assignments 20%

Labs 20%

Mid-term exam 25%

Final exam 35%

Course outline

A. Introduction

B. Gravity exploration ~ 4.5 weeks

C. Magnetic exploration ~ 4.5 weeks

D. Electrical exploration methods ~ 3.5weeks

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Grading in Undergraduate Courses

Description Letter Grade Grade Point Value

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Excellent A+ 4.0

A 4.0

A- 3.7

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Good B+ 3.3

B 3.0

B- 2.7

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Satisfactory C+ 2.3

C 2.0

C- 1.7

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Poor D+ 1.3

Minimal Pass D 1.0

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Failure F 0.0