Minerals Geophysics
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What is Minerals Geophysics?
- Minerals Geophysics generates detailed, high-resolution images of the Earth’s interior to access critical minerals necessary to sustain society’s current and future technological and energy needs.
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Mining is probably the most important industry throughout human history. It lays the foundation of our daily life. From the clay pot cooking hot soup to the giant container vessels shipping cargo around the world, or even the mighty spaceships shuttling through galaxies, the mining industry provides all sorts of material to make them. Learning and developing geophysical techniques that aim to assist the mining industry brings me great joy and a sense of satisfaction, because I know that my work will benefit billions of people and make their lives better.
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Components of the Track
Geophysics Courses
- GPGN 411 Gravity and Magnetics Methods
- GPGN 420 Electrical and Electromagnetics Methods
- GPGN 461 Seismic Processing
- GPGN 470 Remote Sensing
- GPGN 547 Rock Physics
Geology and Geological Engineering
- GEOL 310 Earth Minerals
- GEOL 311 Mining Geology
- GEGN 401 Mineral Deposits
- GEGN 432 Geological Data Analysis
Mathematics
- MATH 432 Spatial Statistics
Economics and Business
- EBGN 201 Principles of Economics
- EBGN 310 Environmental and Resource Economics
- EBGN 340 Energy and Environmental Policy
Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
- HASS 360 Research, Values Communication
Mining Engineering
- MNGN 210 Introductory Mining
Petroleum Engineering
- PEGN 419 Well Log Analysis
