This micro-credential covers the important characteristics common to all geophysical methods used in mineral exploration: ambiguity, interference, noise, resolution and sampling considerations, image processing and the common methods of data enhancement. The unit focuses on the magnetic method as this is the kind of data most commonly used in mineral exploration.

Beginning with the basic principles behind the geophysical methods, the unit progresses to how to most effectively enhance the data for interpretation. Using an integrated magnetic interpretation exercise, participants learn how to extract the maximum amount of geological and exploration-relevant information from this kind of data.

This exercise is based on real data acquired for mineral exploration purposes. As mineral exploration increasingly seeks deep targets under thick cover, geophysics is expected to play a greater role in exploration. The micro-credential provides the opportunity for participants to learn to work with geophysical data in a learning scenario that mimics how they are used in the work place.

Upon successful completion, you'll receive:

• Three PD Points - stackable for unspecified academic credit in award courses
• A Certificate of Achievement
• A UWA Plus Professional Development Transcript, listing all successfully completed micro-credentials

Delivery mode

On campus

Course dates 

[MC-3Q 2025] 23 June 2025 - 4 July 2025

Duration

4 weeks

Effort

75 hours composed of 40 hours practical workshops (1 week intensive) and 35 hours of practical exercises/assessment in the subsequent three weeks.

Academic Lead

Professor Mike Dentith

Cost

$1188 inc. GST

Critical information summary

GEOSM502 (PDF 246KB)