Entry requirements

25 points (37.5 ECTS credits) in Mathematics, and 25 points (37.5 ECTS credits) in Physics, including Global Geophysics MN1 5 points (7.5 ECTS credits); or 45 points (67.5 ECTS credits) in Earth Science, including Global Geophysics MN1 5 points (7.5 ECTS credits) , and

20 points (30 ECTS credits) in Mathematics and 10 points (15 ECTS credits) in Physics. Recommended previous knowledge: Applied and Environmental Geophysics MN1,

5 points (7.5 ECTS credits), and Geophysical Data Processing NV1, 5 points (7.5 ECTS credits).

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, the student is expected to:

understand and be able to write down the conservation equations of momentum, energy, and mass.

be able to describe conceptually and in equations the fundamentally different types of material behaviours (rheologies).

be able to form a complete set of dynamical equations.

be able to find the principal orientations of the tensor fields of stress and strain.

be able to derive the Navier-Stokes equation from the conservation equations and a viscous rheology.

understand and be able to write down the flexure equation for an elastic plate.

be able to analytically solve the flexure equation in one dimension.

understand and be able to write down the equations for heat flux and heat diffusion.

understand and be able to write down Darcy's Law and derive the resulting equation for the pressure as a potential.

Content

Stress and strain in solids.

Elasticity and flexure.

Heat transfer.

Fluid mechanics.

Rock rheology.

Fluid flow through porous media.

Instruction

Lectures, homework, problem solving and computer exercises.

Assessment

Written examination. The written examination corresponds to 6 ECTS and the compulsory part to 1.5 ECTS.