6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Peter Betts
Unit guides
Synopsis
This unit will provide an opportunity for more numerate students to investigate advanced topics in geophysical surveys, system development, imaging and analysis. It will cater for cross-discipline studies in physics, mathematics, electronics, IT, and geospatial technology. Students will gain an appreciation of innovation in instrumentation and application of new technology for sub-surface imaging.
Outcomes
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Generate geophysical data;
- Manipulate geophysical data;
- Interpret geophysical data;
- Present the outcomes of a research project both orally and in written form.
Assessment
Combination of written exam(s), assessed practical(s), report(s), and/or oral presentation(s).
The details of assessment will be determined and agreed between third year co-ordinator and student(s) in writing at the beginning of the project.
Workload requirements
Equivalent course work or independent study to 6 points of 3rd year.
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Chief examiner(s)
This unit applies to the following area(s) of study
Geosciences
Prerequisites
12 points at level two in ESC, PHS or MTH units.