Geophysics: Methods and Applications
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.