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Science, Engineering and Technology

KEA230

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Unit Code
Unit Title
KEA208 Earth's Materials and Interior
KEA209 Earth's Surface
KEA230 Introduction to Geophysics & Computer Applications
KEA270 Marine Geosciences

2012  KEA230  Introduction to Geophysics & Computer Applications

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter
KEA230 H

Key Semester Dates
Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date
Sem 1 H On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012

*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information).

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DESCRIPTION

Introduces geophysical methods and the use of computers in geological applications. The unit includes an outline of how the methods work, how they are used and how the data are corrected, processed and interpreted to resolve geological/exploration problems.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: practical assignments throughout sem 2 (40%), excursion report (10%); theory exam in Nov (50%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2x1-hr lectures, 2x2hr practical sessions weekly (13 wks), 1 day field work

REQUISITE INFO
Prereq ( KEA101 and KEA102) or * KYA100 or * KEA100
M.Excl KNE303

TEXTS
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)

STAFF: Dr MJ Roach (Coordinator), Dr AM Reading

FEES
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KEY

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