Lecture Overview
The course walks through the subsurface geophysical toolbox one method at a time. Each module combines an interactive lecture, hands-on activities, and quick concept demos. Work through them in order, or jump straight to the method you need.
Teach with the active-learning slide lessons
| Module | Interactive Materials | Core Ideas |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | Method and spacing simulator + demo | Choosing a method, depth vs. resolution |
| Gravity Methods | Lecture app + 3 activities + demo | Density contrasts, data reduction, interpretation |
| Magnetic Methods | Rock magnetism lab + 3 topic apps + demo | Anomaly shape, continuation, depth rules |
| Seismic Methods | 2 topic apps + demo | Elasticity, refraction travel times |
| Electrical Methods | Lecture app + 6 topic apps + demo | Conduction, arrays, ERT, SP, IP |
| Electromagnetic Methods, including Magnetotellurics & Deep EM | 5 apps + 2 demos | Induction, FDEM, TEM, MT impedance, apparent resistivity, and phase |
| Ground-Penetrating Radar | 2 apps + demo | Wave propagation, radargram interpretation |
| Borehole Geophysics | Dashboard + demo | Wireline logs, integrated interpretation |
Tools open full screen
Every simulator and activity opens as its own full-page tool. Use the ← Course Home bar at the top of any tool to come back here.