NIGK14023U Geophysics - Global Seismology and Potential Fields (part 1)

Volume 2014/2015
Education
MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience
Content

Theoretical and practical aspects of seismology, including the application of controlled source and earthquake seismology to the determination of the material properties of the whole Earth; theory and application of the Earth's gravity and its significance for structure and dynamics; electromagnetic theory and the geomagnetic field, including application to geological studies ; geothermal and other types of observation; synthesis of the results from the various methods in terms of the distribution of properties such as density, elasticity, rheology, etc., of material within the Earth; geodynamic modelling of processes such as mantle convection and plate tectonics.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

  • theoretical and practical aspects of seismology
  • determination of the material properties of the whole Earth
  • theory and application of the Earth's gravity and its significance for structure and dynamic
  • electromagnetic theory and the geomagnetic field, including application to geological studies


Skills:

  • An understanding of the current state-of-the-art physical methods for studying the Earth.
  • General knowledge of the structure of the Earth.
  • Information on which our present understanding of the Earth is based, including limitations.
  • Appreciation of the relation between structure, physical properties, and dynamics of the Earth.
  • Ability to use basic physical formulas for solving general geophysical problems


Competences:

  • account for the current state-of-the-art physical methods for studying the Earth;
  • account for the structure of the Earth;
  • account for the information on which our present understanding of the Earth is based, including limitations;
  • account for the relation between structure, physical properties, and dynamics of the Earth;
  • use basic physical formulas for solving general geophysical problems.
BSc in Geology-Geoscience or equivalent.
The form of teaching is theory exercises combined with ad hoc lectures. For the teaching plan, please see Absalon.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Preparation
  • 136
  • Project work
  • 35
  • Theory exercises
  • 35
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written assignment
Oral examination, 20 minutter
The written assignment is prepared during the course and must be handed in prior to the exam week. The oral exam uses the written assignment as its point of departure. It includes the titles listed in the officially approved reading list.
Aid
Without aids
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
External censorship
Criteria for exam assesment

Please see description of learning outcome