This book is based on exploration geophysics courses that we have taught for a combined total of 35 years. The level is directed at advanced undergraduates who typically are majoring in geology. However, this text also is appropriate for geology graduate students and students majoring in other disciplines (hydrology, engineering, archaeology) who require some knowledge of geophysical methods.
Because of the increasing interest in the shallow subsurface and the ability of undergraduate classes to conduct their own field experiments, we focus on methods and approaches that are appropriate for the shallow target. Examples, illustrations, applications, and problem sets all emphasize shallow exploration-as contrasted with the more typical geophysics text, which contains material directed more toward targets at depth.