NIGK15025U Solid Earth Geophysics (part 2)

Volume 2015/2016
Education

MSc Programme in Geology-Geoscience

Content
  • The course presents the most important geophysical methods and their application to studies of planet Earth and its structures at all scales from lithosphere geophysics to near surface geophysics.
  • Emphasis is on a thorough introduction to geophysical theory and method with the ambition that the students after the course will have sufficient knowledge to follow advanced courses in geophysics, participate in geophysical projects, and carry out independent interpretation of geophysical data, both in academic and mineral exploration domains.
  • The teaching is held as lectures with substantial dialogue between the lecturer and students, and practical exercises where geophysical concepts are applied.
Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

  • Principles of geophysical methods, such as seismology, reflection and refraction seismology, gravity, magnetics, and geothermics.
  • Geophysical interpretation of structure and composition of the Earth at all scales
  • Understanding of physical processes in the Earth
  • Application of geophysical methods to exploration of hydrocarbon and mineral resources


Skills:

  • Understanding 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 assess which methods are suitable for solving a geological and a geophysical problem, including hydrocarbon and mineral resource exploration
  • Ability to document results in written and oral presentation


Competences:

  • Account for the structure of the Earth;
  • Have overview of the content of geophysical methods;
  • Understand which physical parameters determine the results of geophysical measurements
  • Understand the importance of noise and uncertainty of geophysical interpretations
  • Be able to assess which geophysical methods may be suitable for solving specific geological and geophysical problems, both in academic and exploration context
  • Be able to interpret regional and local geological processes through interpretation of geophysical data;
  • Communicate results by written and oral presentation.

Please see the Absalon course page.

BSc in Geology-Geoscience or equivalent. In order to participate students must have a knowledge corresponding to that obtained in part 1 of the course.
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
A 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
Re-exam

A written assignment handed in prior to an oral exam, 20 minuttes.

Criteria for exam assesment

Please see description of learning outcome.