FIELD METHODS IN APPLIED AND ENGINEERING GEOPHYSICS

GEOSCI/GLE 595

Course Description

The application of geophysical field methods for delineating near-surface features and/or structures as applied to engineering, environmental and exploration problems.

Prerequisties

GEOSCI/GLE 594 or concurrent enrollment, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average

9.35% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

0.97% from Historical

A Rate

100%

48.75% from Historical

Class Size

-72.53% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Dante FRATTA

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4.6

Rating

Eva GOLOS

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