Fall 2019 - EASC 207 D100
Introduction to Applied Geophysics (3)
Class Number: 1457
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 9, 2019
Mon, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Mika McKinnon
mika.mckinnon@gmail.com
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Prerequisites:
MATH 152, and one of: (PHYS 102 and PHYS 130), (PHYS 121 and PHYS 133), (PHYS 126 and PHYS 133) or (PHYS 141). All with a grade of C- or better.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to geophysics emphasizing seismic, magnetic and gravimetric observations of the Earth. Applied geophysics. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
Course Outline: REQUIREMENT DESIGNATION: Q
Use of physical measurements in determining the subsurface properties of the Earth. Principles underlying analysis of geophysical data. Basic rock physics. Gravity surveying: basic theory, instrumentation, data reduction, and anomaly interpretation. Magnetic surveying: rock magnetism, Earth’s magnetic field, instrumentation, data reduction, anomaly interpretation. Electrical surveying: (i) resistivity of rocks, electrode arrays and current flow in the ground, resistivity sounding and profiling; (ii) induced polarisation, IP measurement and applications; (iii) self potential methods. Seismic surveying: stress and strain, seismic waves, reflection and refraction of seismic waves, critical refraction, rays and waves. Seismic refraction surveying: seismic sources and detectors, geometry of refracted raypaths for horizontal, dipping and undulating layers, data interpretation.
Course Topics:
· Introduction to geophysical data: physical properties of rocks , sampling, time vs. frequency
· Gravity surveying
· Magnetic surveying
· Electrical methods: resistivity, induced polarisation and self potential
· Seismic refraction methods
Grading
- Midterm Examination 20%
- Laboratory / Assignments 30%
- Final Examination 50%
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Materials
REQUIRED READING:
An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics, by J.M. Reynolds 2nd Edition 2011
ISBN: 9780471485360
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