The undergraduate and postgraduate programs contain a number of specialised geophysical courses, as well as other courses in geology, maths, and physics. An outline of the geophysical courses follows:

Level Three

ERTH3020 Introduction to Exploration Geophysicss

Introduction to methods of geophysical exploration including theory, instrumentation, field practice, data processing, interpretation and case histories. Concepts illustrated using practical exercises and field demonstration.

ERTH3021 Techniques of Exploration Geophysics

Applied geophysical techniques including seismic reflection, electrical potential field and borehole logging. Extends concepts introduced in GM385 and includes exposure to modern imagery techniques used in seismic and airborne geophysics.

Level Four

ERTH4120 Geophysical Signal Processing

Concepts of digital signal analysis with emphasis on applications in seismic exploration. Minimum delay concept Z-transform, convolutional model, inverse and Wiener filtering, deconvolution, propagation in layered systems.

ERTH4121 Gravity and Magnetic Exploration

Potential and field theory, magnetic properties and densities of earth materials, instrumentation, field procedures, reduction and interpretation of magnetic and gravity data.

ERTH4220 Exploration Seismology

Elastic wave equation and solution. Land and marine acquisition techniques and instrumentation. Seismic reflection processing methodology.

ERTH4221 Electrical and Electromagnetic Exploration

Resistivity of rocks. Time-domain and continuous wave methods of electromagnetic prospecting. Solutions of Laplace and Helmholtz equations for a layered earth and discrete targets. Instrumentation. Ground and airborne techniques.

ERTH4320 Earth Science Project

Advanced laboratory or field study and preparation of report. Project selected in consultation with Head of Department.