| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Applied Geophysics |
| Unit ID: | SCGEO3106 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (SCGEO1103) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (SX728) |
| ASCED: | 010705 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This course details key geophysical exploration methods, as well as their costs, relevance and real world application. Students will collect geophysical data in the field, and interpret geophysical data from a range of techniques. This course prepares students for roles in the exploration/mining/consulting industries which utilise/ rely on geophysical data. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | |  | | | |
|
| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Explain the key concepts and principles of geophysical exploration |
|
| K2. | Compare and contrast the physical properties of Earth materials as they relate to geophysical interpretation. |
|
| K3. | Determine the appropriate geophysical exploration techniques for a given natural resource exploration program or environmental investigation. |
|
| K4. | Explain the value and limitations of the application of geophysical techniques in geological interpretation of the Earth. |
|
| K5. | Contrast the economic and logistical limitations of various geophysical techniques. |
|
| Skills: |
| S1. | Appraise and select geophysical techniques for natural resource exploration programs and environmental applications.. |
|
| S2. | Apply practical field data collection procedures. |
|
| S3. | Analyse and interpret geophysical data. |
|
| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Analyse geophysical data sets to assist in interpreting geology |
|
| A2. | Select appropriate geophysical exploration techniques for a range of settings |
|
| A3. | Provide advice on the selection of geophysical techniques |
|
| A4. | Communicate complex geophysical concepts to a range of audiences |
|
| Unit Content: |
The course is core in the Geology stream of the Bachelor of Applied Science. Other students may elect this course to provide a background for a career in the environmental geosciences or environmental engineering industries.
•Gravity Methods
•Resistivity Methods
•Magnetic Method
•Electromagnetic Method
•Radiometrics and geochronology
•Induced Polarisation Method
•Seismic Methods
•Wireline techniques |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K4, K5, S2, S3, A1, A4 | Practical Assignments | Written reports addressing basic concepts and technical problem solving. | 20-35% | | 2. | K1, K3, K4, S1, A3, A4, V3 | Research Assignment on published geophysical studies | Presentation | 10-20% | | 3. | K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3, V2, V3 | Producing and interpreting geophysical data | Report | 10-15% | | 4. | K1-K5, S1, S3, A1, A2, A3, A4, V3 | End of Semester Test(s) | Theory test to assess student understanding of key concepts | 45-60% |
|