Course Details

GEOL 240: Geophysics and Lab

This applied geophysics course focuses on understanding the near-surface structure of the Earth using a hand-on approach. Students will collect, process, model, and interpret geophysical data using gravitational, magnetic, and seismic methods. Weekly laboratories and one weekend field trip will be required. Prerequisite: One introductory 100-level Geology course and one Physics introductory course or instructor consent
6 credits; LS, QRE; Not offered 2020-2021