12 214 - Environmental Geophysics

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Introduction to basic geophysical methods that can be used for environmental site characterization and shallow geological investigations. Techniques include seismic, electrical, and electromagnetic sounding; ground-penetrating radar, magnetics, gravity, and borehole geophysics. Lectures emphasize basic principles and a physical understanding of the geophysical methods with environmental and engineering applications in mind. Some specific case histories are included. A few weekends of field measurements at representative local sites are included. Lab sessions cover modeling and interpretation of geophysical field data. Students taking the graduate version complete different assignments.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 18.03

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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