MAD 311 - Geophysics

Course Objectives

1.The definition, importance and necessity of geophysics.
2.Understanding of the interior of the earth and its physical properties.
3.Understanding gravity, magnetic, electric, electromagnetic and seismic
methods.
4.Using geophysical methods for exploration of natural sources like oil, gas,
coal.

Course Description

Investigation of the Earth by using physical methods. Using with gravity,
magnetic, electric, electromagnetic, seismic, radiometric and well-logging
methods. Geophysical methods used in groundwater, coal, oil-natural gas,
mining, industry and radioactive mineral explorations. Selected topics in
environmental and archaeological geophysics.