This website is designed by Dr Hang Chen from the University of Iowa for the course
SEES:4800 Environmental Geophysics
Discover what lies beneath the Earth's surface using cutting-edge geophysical techniques. Environmental geophysics applies geophysical methods to investigate subsurface conditions for environmental and geological applications. Topics include groundwater exploration, contamination mapping, archaeological investigations, geohazard assessment, and mineral resource exploration. Methods covered include seismic surveying, ground-penetrating radar, electrical resistivity, gravity and magnetic studies, with emphasis on data collection, processing, and interpretation for real-world problem solving. Field exercises and case studies demonstrate practical applications in environmental consulting, site characterization, and resource management. Requirements: introductory geology or physics.
References:
Reynolds, J. M. (2011). An introduction to applied and environmental geophysics. John Wiley & Sons.