Ge 111ab: 2008 Applied Geophysics Seminar and Spring Field Course in Queen Valley, CA
Last updated 3/13/08 by Dan Bower
Images from Field Camp Summer 2006: Chalfant Valley, CA
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 during summer break.Units: 3-3-0 (spring), 0-3-6 (summer 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)
Regular Class Time
Tuesday,
9:00-10:00am, 162 South
Mudd
Instructors
Robert W. Clayton, 352 South Mudd, clay@gps.caltech.edu, x6909Joann M. Stock, 356 South Mudd, jstock@gps.caltech.edu, x6938
Teaching Assistants
Dan Bower,
358 South Mudd, danb@gps.caltech.edu,
x6971 (Ge 111ab)
Michelle Selvans,
358 South Mudd, selvans@gps.caltech.edu,
x6971 (Ge 111b only)
Office Hours
Tuesday,
13.00-14:00, 358 South MuddWednesday, 13.00-14.00, 358 South Mudd
Ombudsperson
Lingsen Meng, lsmeng@gps.caltech.eduGIS lab
309 North Mudd, x6107Lisa Christiansen, lisac@gps.caltech.edu