Bachelor of Science majoring in Geophysics

Adelaide University

Take a deeper look inside Earth’s interior with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Geophysics. Discover the physical and chemical processes that make the Earth dynamic – on the microscopic to the global scale. From climate change to tectonics, geophysics helps us understand the Earth and our relationship to it. Develop a unique view of Earth, applying theories and techniques from physics to understand geological phenomena. Learn to solve practical problems through hands-on computer modeling and fieldwork. Get ready for a career as an Earth scientist, poised to provide expertise across a range of industries and governmental agencies, from environmental to mineral and energy resources. Geophysics is the application of physical laws and techniques to study geological problems on Earth and bodies in the solar system. You’ll focus on skills and techniques that will allow you to understand the source of geophysical fields and how their variations can be used to infer the structure and composition of Earth’s interior. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the tools and techniques used to investigate Earth’s interior. Experience hands-on field-based practicals and measure the physical properties of rocks in laboratory exercises. Take a visual step into the world of geophysics through interactive computer labs and apply your knowledge on a global, exploration and environmental scale.

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