MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Science Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Geophysics involves the application of physics, mathematics and computing to
the resolution of the subsurface structure of the earth and to the subsurface
distribution of rock types and resources, including mineral deposits, coal,
oil, gas and groundwater. Although an introduction to aspects of geophysics is
given in the geology first-year course (see earth sciences), detailed studies
in geophysics are not encouraged until third-year level to allow the necessary
basics of physics, mathematics, computing and preferably geology to be
acquired. Studies in geophysics are offered in the Department of Earth
Sciences. Requirements for a professional qualification in geophysics include
third-year geophysics (together with the requisite backgrounds in physics,
mathematics, computing and preferably geology), and an honours course in
geophysics. A postgraduate masters and PhD program is also available. For
details of these courses and a recommended program of studies see relevant
entries for earth sciences.
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