EAE5066 - Applied geophysics and earth imaging - 2019

This course will introduce the concept of a GIS as a problem solving technology within the geosciences and is designed to provide practical experience in the processing of regional geophysical datasets for the purpose of undertaking geological interpretation.

Specific topics will include map projections and georeferencing, distortions in image data, raster and vector data models, incorporating digital terrain models and geophysical data, introduction to boolean logic and functions, data accuracy and access issues and limitations of GIS. The course is designed to allow the student to go through step-by-step methodologies of processing data, interpretation techniques, and modelling of geophysical data.

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. An ability to identify the kind of digital information and software most appropriate to solving different geological problems.
2. An opportunity to demonstrate their ability to work with state-of-the-art geological data sets in digital form.
3. Confidence and competence to interrogate geological problems employing modern digital techniques.
4. Equip students with discipline-specific knowledge and expertise appropriate for post-graduate research in the field; equip students with discipline-specific knowledge and expertise enabling them to take their place as professional geologists in industry or government organisations;
5. Develop skills to process regional geophysical datasets, develop strategies to interpret geology from regional aeromagnetic and gravity data, integrate geological data into the geophysical interpretation, practical experience in geophysical interpretation and best practices in modeling geophysical data.

28 hours of lectures,

42 hours of practical's,

16 hours of independent study

• 28 hours of lectures,
• 42 hours of practicals,
• 16 hours of independent study

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Master of Science

Honours