GPGN 308 - Introduction to Electricaland Electromagnetic Methods

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Colorado School of Mines

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Description:

This is an introductory course on electrical and electromagnetic methods for subsurface exploration. The course begins with a review of the factors influencing the electrical properties of rocks. Methods to be discussed are electrical methods with various electrode arrays for profiling and soundings, and ground and airborne electromagnetic methods using both natural (e.g. the magnetotelluric method) and man-made (e.g. the time domain method) sources for electromagnetic fields. Other techniques reviewed are self-potential, induced polarization and ground penetrating radar. The discussion of each method includes a treatise of the principles, instrumentation, procedures of data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation. These various methods are employed in geotechnical and environmental engineering and resources exploration (base and precious metals, industrial minerals, geothermal and hydrocarbons). The laboratory will focus on demonstrating various methods in the field, and working through case histories. Prerequisites: PHGN200, MATH213, MATH225, GPGN210, MATH348 or PHGN311, and GPGN321, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mines.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 273-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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