Geophysics 3C: Seismic Processing and Interpretation

Undergraduate | 2026

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EART 3004
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Course ID
200474
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Adelaide City Campus East
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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School of Phys, Chem and E Sci
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Course level
3
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Yes
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80 hours
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Course overview

This course expands on students' background in seismic reflection geophysics, focusing on underlying theory and application of methods to problem solving.

Course learning outcomes

  • Articulate both quantitatively and conceptually how seismic data are affected by contrasts in composition of rock and their interstitial fluids
  • Understand simplifying assumptions applied in typical seismic processing, synthetics modelling and inversion workflows, and identify limits to their applicability
  • Apply complex mathematical relationships as seismic data processing and anomaly detection tools
  • Demonstrate mathematical and computer skills to manipulate, synthesise, interrogate, interpret and model seismic data
  • Collaborate in groups to create, process, and analyse real-world seismic datasets
  • Apply and communicate their ideas, methods, decisions and findings in solving real-world seismic data challenges

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed 1 of EART2003 Geophysics 2/ENGI1003 Engineering Physics/PHYS1001 Physics 1A/PHYS1002 Physics 1B

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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