Geophysics is an interdisciplinary science involving aspects of geology, physics, mathematics and computing. It is used to investigate the subsurface structure of the earth and is essential for mineral exploration including base metals, coal, oil, gas and groundwater. Although an introduction to aspects of geophysics is given in the geology first-year program (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. 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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