Environmental & Geotechnical
Geophysics I
GPHY 4114, Section 900 (4 hours)
Importance:
Methods of geophysical exploration are the principal means of
examining the shallow subsurface for purposes of geological, geotechnical
and hydrological characterization. These methods are non-invasive
and are, therefore, especially important for assessments in situations
where environmental disturbance is of concern. There is a mushrooming
need for these methods in geotechnical evaluations, hydrological
assessments, waste disposal site characterization, and contamination
and remediation studies.
Description:
This course is one of two courses, intended for seniors and graduate
students, covering the major geophysical tools for environmental
and geotechnical problems. The second course, Gphy 4124, will
be offered in Spring 98. It is recommended that Gphy 4114 be taken
before Gphy 4124.
The present course, Gphy 4114, will focus
on characterizing shallow geologic stratigraphy and structure.
This geologic information is applied to geotechnical and environmental
concerns such as choice of landfill site, the containment of fluid
pollutants in the subsurface, and geotechnical assessment. Techniques
to be covered include seismic refraction, seismic reflection,
and gravity. Emphasis will be on the contrast in physical properties
required by each method. Case histories will be used extensively
to illustrate the methods and to provide problems.
Prerequisites:
Physics 2524; Math 2434, or permission.
Permission of instructor to enroll must be obtained by contacting
Dr. Roger Young (325-5753) ryoung@ou.edu.
Meeting Time, Place: Thursday evening;
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Energy Center Room 723, University of Oklahoma
Norman Campus. Lab time to be arranged.
Credit:
4 hours, either graduate or undergraduate.
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