EAS 4370

Field Geophysics

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

Fundamentals of subsurface imaging by geophysical methods as used in resource exploration and environmental investigations. Covers seismic, gravity, magnetics, resistivity, geodetic and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) techniques. Field exercises will allow students to collect such data near campus that is of local or regional societal relevance, analyze it, and communicate the results.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: MATH 1920, PHYS 2208, PHYS 2213, or equivalent.

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG, PBS-AS, PHS-AS, SDS-AS)
Course Attribute (CU-CEL, CU-SBY)

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