GEOL 275 - Introductory Geophysics

Credits: 4

PHYS 111 or 112 are recommended. Laboratory course. Prerequisite: GEOL 100, GEOL 101, or GEOL 102. A review of the geophysical methods used to study the interior of the Earth, the magnetic field, isostasy, and earthquake seismology. Attention is given to the methods used in geophysics to collect and analyze data. A gravimeter, a magnetometer, seismic refraction and electrical resistivity equipment are used to collect field data. The data, corrections, and interpretations are incorporated into a technical report for each of the four surveys.