Teaching
Introduction to Applied Geophysics
Undergraduate Course - ERTH/PHYS 2270
Winter Terms
An introduction to using physical principles to explore the Earth’s subsurface, with an emphasis on near-surface applications. Topics will include seismic, gravity, magnetic, electrical, and electromagnetic surveying techniques, and their application in prospecting, hydrogeology, environmental assessments, and well-logging. The geophysics field school, normally conducted during the last week of April, is an integral part of this class.
The Solid Earth
Undergraduate Course (newly developed) - ERTH/PHYS/OCEA 3270
Winter Terms
This course aims to understand the structures and dynamics of the Solid Earth system from the surface to the inner core and from the ocean to the continent. Topics covered will include the internal structure of the Earth, plate tectonics, earthquakes, seismology, gravity, magnetic field, heat flow, and mantle convection.
Quantitative Methods in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Graduate Course (newly developed) – ERTH 6353
Fall Terms
The course focuses on the understanding and application of key quantitative methods in Earth and Environmental Sciences. This course introduces quantitative methods and their application including data processing and analysis, numerical modelling methods, inversion methods, etc. Labs provide practical exercises for strengthening understanding of the quantitative methods.