GEOL 560
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Waveform Geophysics
Course Description
Principles and methods used in seismic and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) geophysics, with petroleum exploration, engineering, environmental, and hydrological applications. Includes introduction to state-of-the-art industrial software applications for data processing and visualization.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Instructor's consent.
Recommended
Geol 375, Phscs 105, 106; or equivalents
Title
Learning Outcome 3
Learning Outcome
Enable students to comprehend how reflection data are acquired, processed, and interpreted.
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Learning Outcome 4
Learning Outcome
Process seismic reflection data acquired by USGS/ BYU using state-of-the-art tools.
Title
Learning Outcome 2
Learning Outcome
Provide a quantitative and theoreticalunderstanding of how the seismic method operates.
Title
Learning Outcome 1
Learning Outcome
Introduction tothe seismic method, especially for the reflection case.
