TRANSCRIPT OF BLAIR WALKER

FOURTH YEAR 1987-88

GEOPHYSICS

403. Potential Theory in Geophysics. Mathematical foundations of the theory of the potential with numerous applications, including problems on the earth's gravitational and geomagnetic fields.

Mark: 75

404. Laboratory. Covers various problems in exploration geophysics, earthquake seismology and computer programming and instrumentation.

Mark: 90

458. Seminar. This is a course in which the students are required to prepare and present orally a paper on a specified topic; the paper is also written in a style normally used for published papers.

Mark: 80

490. Geophysics Thesis. A report on a field or laboratory study (A Magnetotelluric Investigation of the Kapuskasing Structural Zone) conducted by the student.

Mark: 78

PHYSICS

476. Instrumentation for Physical Measurements. The principles of instrumentation and their application to practical problems of physical measurement. The first term laboratory is on basic electrical, electro‑ mechanical, and electro‑optical instruments; the second term laboratory has an instrumentation project.

Mark: 80

THIRD YEAR 1986-87

GEOPHYSICS

300. Time Series Analysis. Introduction to time series analysis and digital filtering with applications to geophysical problems. The theories of the discrete Fourier transform and Z transform are developed with applications to sampled data in both the time and frequency domains. The design of digital filters to increase resolution and improve the signal to noise ratio are stressed. A series of assignments related to the lecture work is given to the student which enables him to become familiar with the methods of time series and filtering problems with the digital computer.

Mark: 71

301. Physics of the Earth's Interior. Application of mechanics, thermodynamics and atomic physics to problems of the earth as a whole and to properties and mechanisms characteristic of its parts, especially the interior of the solid earth. Emphasis is placed on effective utilization of physical theory to explain observations with a minimum of assumptions, the vulnerability of geophysical theories, and significant historical trends in their evolution.

Mark: 61

302. Exploration Methods. An introduction to gravitational, magnetic, electromagnetic, electrical and radioactive exploration methods.

Mark: 76

GEOLOGY

212. Resources of the Earth. Concepts of geology emphasizing sedimentary and tectonic structures favorable for the localization of petroleum and mineral deposits. The study of mineral deposits emphasizing their physical and chemical characteristics as targets for exploration geophysics and geochemistry.

Mark: 82

PHYSICS

366. Applied Electronics. A study of the operation and applications of electronic and solid state devices and circuits.

Mark: 70

APPLIED MATHEMATICS

380. Mathematical Methods for Scientists. Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, ordinary differential equations, Laplace transform, power series solution of ordinary differential equations with variable coefficients. Fourier series and orthogonal function expansions. Boundary value problems using separation of variables. Applications of Fourier and Laplace transforms.

Mark: 60

SECOND YEAR 1985-86

GEOPHYSICS

202. Seismology. Fundamentals of seismology and wave propagation with applications to seismic exploration methods, studies of the earth's interior and earthquakes.

Mark: 86

PHYSICS

240a. Classical Mechanics I. Dynamics of a particle under various forces; central force and application to space physics and modern physics; systems of particles, rigid body motion.

Mark: 73

253. Intermediate Physics. Essential topics in electricity, magnetism and optics with an introduction to quantum, solid‑state and atomic physics.

Mark: 85

GEOLOGY

211. Earth Materials and Earth Processes. An introduction to minerals and rocks, their chemistry, reactions such as melting and phase changes, an elementary introduction to thermodynamic and kinetic principles governing such changes over the pressure‑ temperature range of the earth. Methods of determining structure and composition of earth materials. Introduction to aspects of geodynamics and geological time.

Mark: 83

263y. Field Mapping Techniques. Ten day field camp in the region of Whitefish Falls, north of Lake Huron. Students will examine igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and learn various mapping techniques.

Mark: 75

APPLIED MATHEMATICS

200. Advanced Calculus and Vector Analysis. Applications of vectors to three‑dimensional analytic geometry, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, Taylor's formula, implicit functions, Jacobians, maxima and minima of functions of several variables including the method of Lagrange Multipliers, multiple integrals and their applications, vector fields, the theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes and their applications, infinite sequences and series.

Mark: 70

212a. Matrix Algebra and Linear Systems I. This is an introduction to the concepts and techniques of vector algebra, complex numbers, ordinary differential equations with applications, matrices, and simultaneous linear algebraic equations.

Mark: 77

Pre-Requisite: University of Waterloo transcript: 1981 - 1983