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GLE 302 Applied Geophysics

HND1 levelEngineering & Technology15 topics

GLE 302 covers 15 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Introduction to geophysics and its branches
  2. Principles of geophysical methods
  3. Gravity method theory
  4. Gravity field techniques and instrumentation
  5. Gravity data reduction and interpretation
  6. Applications of gravity surveys
  7. Magnetic method theory
  8. Magnetic properties of rocks and geomagnetic field
  9. Magnetic field techniques and data collection
  10. Magnetic data reduction and interpretation
  11. Seismic methods: reflection and refraction
  12. Seismic field techniques, processing and interpretation
  13. Electrical methods of geophysical exploration
  14. Electrical properties of rocks and minerals
  15. Electrical survey techniques, resistivity and interpretation

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Introduction to geophysics and its branches

Geophysics is the application of physical principles to study Earth’s interior, surface, and near‑surface processes. Mastering its core ideas—definition, purpose, and the main branches—helps students answer questions on data acquisition, interpretation, and the relevance of each method in engineering and environmental projects.

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