Geophysics: Methods and Applications

5 credits

Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1GV012

Code
1GV012
Education cycle
First cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Earth Science G1F
Grading system
Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
Finalised by
The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 30 August 2018
Responsible department
Department of Earth Sciences

Entry requirements

Rocks and Quaternary Deposits, 15 credits. 10 credits in mathematics are recommended.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should:

  • have acquired basic knowledge in geophysical principles and
  • independently be able to apply geophysical methods to solve geological problems connected to natural resources and the environment.

Content

Geophysical techniques including seismic, electrical, electromagnetic, gravity, magnetic and radiometric methods, their principles, applications, and instrumentation. Case studies.

Instruction

Lectures, seminars, laboratory work, assignments and field work.

Assessment

Written examination at the end of the course. Obligatory field and laboratory exercises. Grades based upon the written examination (4 ECTS-credits) and assignments (1 ECTS-credits).

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.

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