Geophysics 3C: Seismic Processing and Interpretation

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
EART 3004
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Course ID
200474
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Physics, Chemistry&Earth Scnce
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

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)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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