*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).
Involves a series of lectures, practical work and geophysical survey work, which includes the interpretation of results and the preparation of a report. The unit covers seismic, gravity, magnetic, electrical and electromagnetic methods of geophysical exploration. Recommended for students planning a career in mineral exploration, mine geology or geophysics.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: excursion report (25%), practical assessment throughout sem 1 (25%); theory exam in Jun (50%)
TEACHING PATTERN: 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical sessions weekly (13 wks), 5 days field work
REQUISITE INFO
Prereq
KEA208, KEA209 (or *KEA205), KEA230 or (KYA201 and KYA202)
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