Meeting Time: 12:00 — 6:00 PM Mon., Fri., ESCI Rm. 455

TA: Lynda Lastowka

Office: ESCI Rm 462D & 440, Phone: 492-7296, email: lastowka@mantle.colorado.edu

Office hours: Wed., Thurs.: 2-3

Class web page: http://cires.colorado.edu/people/sheehan.anne/geol4740.html

Course Objectives: Field geophysical skills will be developed through a combination of lecture and practical field exercises with an emphasis on the latter. Techniques to be covered are those used in resource exploration, environmental studies, engineering, and archaeology, and include: seismic refraction, gravity, magnetics, electrical resistivity, electromagnetic methods, ground penetrating radar, and earthquake seismology. Laboratories will consist of field experiments and computer modeling/interpretation exercises.

1) gain knowledge of geophysics and proficiency in using geophysical instruments

2) present quantitative interpretations of geophysical data

3) learn which geophysical techniques are appropriate for a given problem

4) develop ability to successfully execute a geophysical experiment

1) PARTICIPATE IN ALL LABS AND FIELD EXERCISES Including mandatory field trips on Sept. 10-12 and Sept. 17-18.

2) present laboratory reports on these field exercises as assigned

3) Grads (5714) - execute an independent field experiment and present a report

4) This is a field course so come prepared! Sturdy shoes, rain gear, hat, sunscreen, snack, water, etc. Other helpful things to bring — calculator, clipboard.

Text:	Field Geophysics, 2nd edition, Milson (required)
	Geophysical Exploration of the Shallow Subsurface,Burger (supplemental). Somewhat elementary but extremely clear explanations. Includes useful Macintosh software.
	Applied Geophysics, 2nd Edition,Telford, Geldart, and Sheriff (supplemental). Comprehensive reference guide for the serious geophysicist.

Grading: Grading for GEOL 4714 (Field Geophysics) will be based upon four major areas. Elaboration on these areas is given below.

1) Data collection - 25%. Attendance and class (field) participation.

2) Class Field notebook/scribe - 10%. Document all field work done and data collected - will be graded for neatness, completeness, clarity, and accuracy. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that they scribe at least twice during the semester.

3) Data reports - 40%. Prepare neat reports which include statement of problem that was investigated, explanation of procedures used, presentation of data, analysis, interpretation.

4) Practical exam - 25%. Written exam over material covered.

Graduate students (GEOL 5714) will also be responsible for an independent field project and presentation, which will account for 20% of the grade in GEOL 5714.

(Subject to change due to weather and/or equipment availability)

Lab reports are due one week after the lab (not field) date.

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