Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2020-2021
ESCI 665 - APPLIED ROCK PHYSICS
Long Title: ENVIRONMENTAL & APPLIED ROCK PHYSICS
Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Rock physics, the study of the impact of rock microstructure, mineralogy, fluids, stress state, and diagenetic features on wave propagation in porous media. Understanding the use of such relationships for quantitative analysis of seismic datasets. Applications to geologic carbon storage, permafrost characterization, geothermal systems, and hydrogeology. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: ESCI 465. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ESCI 665 if student has credit for ESCI 465.