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INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED GEOPHYSICS

GEOSCI/GLE 594
Course Description

Survey of applied geophysics, including seismic refraction, seismic reflection, electrical resistivity, gravity, and magnetics methods. Basic physics of each method and modeling techniques and field procedures.

Prerequisites

MATH 222 and (PHYSICS 202 , PHYSICS 208 , PHYSICS 248 , or EMA 202 ), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.71

18.87% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

3.85% from Historical

A Rate
57.14%

95.43% from Historical

Class Size
7

-74.07% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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