Ge 111ab: 2005 Applied Geophysics Seminar and Spring Field Course at Landers, CA
Last updated 1/4/2005
Images from 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 winter 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 during spring break.Units: 3-3-0 (winter), 0-3-6 (spring break). 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)
Instructors
Mark Simons, 355 South Mudd, simons@gps.caltech.edu, x6984Robert W. Clayton, 352 South Mudd, clay@gps.caltech.edu, x6909
Teaching Assistants
Christopher DiCaprio,
364 South Mudd, dicaprio@gps.caltech.edu,
x6931 (Ge 111ab)
Carl Tape, 262
South Mudd, carltape@gps.caltech.edu,
x3825 (Ge 111b only)
Ombudsperson (will be decided after the orgnization meeting)
GIS lab
309 North Mudd, x6107JoAnne Giberson, joanne@gps.caltech.edu