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EAE3032 · Monash University

Geophysical interpretations in geoscience, geography and environmental science

Credit points
6
Level
3
Workload
—
Faculty
Science

What it covers

This unit focuses on processing and interpretation of geophysical datasets to prepare you for employment beyond your degree. The use of geophysical datasets to assist in understanding Earth systems and the Earth sub-surface is a desired skill for many geoscience career paths. This unit will provide an understanding of the key concepts of collection and processing of geophysical datasets and how to use this knowledge to develop key skills in interpreting geophysical data for geology, geography or environmental science applications. The material in the unit will cover methods for collection and processing data, strategies to interpret the geophysical data, with an emphasis on regional gravity and magnetic data, radiometric data, and electromagnetic datasets. These data will be interpreted in the context of geological, geographical and environmental problems. The workshops will provide you with hands on experience in visualising and interpreting data for a variety of applications and relevant problems. These will provide you with the skills set to complete a major project.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Online quizzesQuiz / Test20%
Major projectProject40%
Workshop assignmentsExercise30%
Presentation of project outcomesPresentation10%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn-campus