Practical and conceptual approaches to applying geophysical methods (particularly seismology) to investigate and image geological features and the processes that have formed such features.
| Paper title | Advanced Topics in Geophysics 1 |
|---|---|
| Paper code | GEOL461 |
| Subject | Geology |
| EFTS | 0.0833 |
| Points | 10 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $704.22 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- GEOL 431
- Eligibility
This paper is suitable for someone with a BSc (or equivalent) in a physical science.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Coordinator: Associate Professor Andrew Gorman
- Paper Structure
- Seismic Data Processing - Seismic method overview
- Seismic Data Processing - The 'seismogram' and seismic refraction method
- Seismic Data Processing - Seismic reflections and the seismic section
- Seismic Data Processing - Prestack processing – introduction to processing software
- Geophysical Analysis - Introduction and overview of analytical methods
- Geophysical Analysis - Introduction to analytical software and the term project
- Seismic Data Processing - Processing
- Seismic Data Processing - Migration
- Geophysical Analysis - Computer lab workshop
- Geophysical Analysis - Well log analysis workshop
- Geophysical Analysis - Computer lab workshop
- Geophysical Analysis - Case history studies
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
At completion of GEOL 461, students should have demonstrated all of the following:
- Understanding of how and why geophysics in general, and seismology in particular, are applied to investigate and image geological structures and processes. This will include an understanding of the advantages and limitations of these methods over other techniques. (Graduate Profile Attributes: Scholarship, Research, Interdisciplinary perspective, Global perspective, Environmental literacy, Ethics, Lifelong learning and Critical thinking.)
- Development of methodological skills in seismic data acquisition, processing and analysis. (Graduate Profile Attributes: Scholarship, Research, Interdisciplinary perspective, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Communication, Self-motivation and Teamwork.)
- Development of independent and group skills for communicating geophysical research in small groups and more formal settings (poster presentation sessions). This will include the ability to prepare for and produce coherent written and oral presentations and arguments about the methods and datasets that they present. They will challenge conventional assumptions and consider different options and viewpoints when discussing results. Students will develop an appreciation for flexibility, adaptability and creativity in seismic research. (Graduate Profile Attributes: Scholarship, Research, Interdisciplinary perspective, Critical thinking, Communication, Self-motivation, Lifelong learning and Teamwork.)
