Syllabus

Module 1: Basic concepts of Geophysics - Fundamental concepts of Physics Introduction to Principles, interpretation and instrumentation of various geophysical methods, Active and Passive exploration.

Module 2: Earth’s Gravitation, anomalies and Interpretation Laws, Instruments and Gravity Methods, Gravity corrections and anomalies, Isostasy Models, Regional compensation and rebound. Examples of application.

Module 3: Seismology and Internal Structure of the Earth - Earth’s magnetic field, Magnetism of Rocks, Magnetostratigraphy and Magnetic anomalies and Surveying method Interpretations with Examples.

Module 4: Depositional Environments Electrical Methods – Telluric current, Resistivity, Induced Polarization, Self-Potential method, Radioactive survey Interpretation with examples.

Module 5: Subsurface Geophysics - Introduction to well logging

Understanding Fundamental Geophysical Concepts – Introduce students to the basic principles, interpretations, and instrumentation of geophysical analysis of the Earth's crust and structure.

Exploring Gravity and Magnetic Methods – Study gravity methods, corrections, anomalies, and the application of magnetic and electromagnetic techniques in geophysical exploration.

Learning Seismological and Electrical Techniques – Analyze passive and exploration seismology, telluric currents, resistivity, induced polarization, and self-potential methods.

Applying Radioactive and Well Logging Methods – Understand radioactive surveys and the fundamentals of well logging for subsurface exploration.
Developing Skills in Geophysical Data Interpretation – Gain hands-on experience in processing and interpreting geophysical data for resource exploration and structural studies.

1. To understand the principles required in Geophysical exploration
2. To understand how gravity works on different bodies, gravitational anomalies and methods of exploration
3. To understand the Earth's internal structure by propagating seismic waves and methods of magnetic exploration
4. To understand how electricity can be used in different forms to identify various mineral deposits and resources.
5. To acquire knowledge on well logging and subsurface geophysics

W.M. Telford, L.P. Geldart, R.E. Sheriff, Applied Geophysics, Cambridge University press , Second Edition

William Lowrie, Fundamental of Geophysics, Cambridge University Press , 2nd edition, 2007

Milton B. Dobrin and Carl H. Savit, Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting, Mcgraw-Hill College , 4th sub-edition, 1998

Philip Kearey, Michael Brooks, Ian Hill, An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration (2002), Wiley-Blackwell , 3rd edition, 2003.

Doyle, H. A. (1990). Geophysical exploration for gold a review. Geophysics, 55(2), 134-146.

Sundararajan, N. (2012). A general perspective on geophysical methods in mineral exploration. In On a Sustainable Future of the Earth's Natural Resources (pp. 53-83). Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg.