Ge 111ab: 2004 Applied Geophysics Seminar and Summer Field Course at Deep Springs Valley, CA
Last updated 03/17/2004
Images from last year's Field Camp (Summer 2003):
Fish Lake Valley, Dyer, NV
Course Description
An introduction to the theory and application of basic geophysical field techniques consisting of a comprehensive survey of a particular field area using a variety of methods (e.g., gravity, magnetic, electrical, GPS, seismic studies, and satellite remote sensing). The course will consist of a seminar (Ge 111a) held in the spring quarter in which we will discuss the scientific background for the chosen field area, along with the theoretical basis and implementation of the various measurement techniques. The field course (Ge 111b) will take place soon after commencement.Units: 3-3-0 (spring), 0-3-6 (summer). The seminar is graded, with auditing not permitted; The field course must be taken for a grade and the seminar is required for participation in the field component.
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor(s) Spring/Summer 2004
Instructors
Mark Simons, 355 South Mudd, simons@gps.caltech.edu, x6984Robert W. Clayton, 352 South Mudd, clay@gps.caltech.edu, x6909
Joann Stock, 356 South Mudd, jstock@gps.caltech.edu, x6938
Teaching Assistants
Min
Chen, 360 South Mudd, mchen@gps.caltech.edu,
x6932 (Ge 111ab)
Alisa Miller,
364 South Mudd, amiller@gps.caltech.edu,
x6931 (Ge 111b only)