Geophysics

Code:

GEOL3011

Acronym:

GEOL3011

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2017/2018 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Geology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:G	34	study plan from 2017/18	2	-	6	56	162
			3

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Acquire knowledge that enables the measurement and general understanding of Earth's geophysical processes which, in turn, allows to understand both its internal structure and the way our planet works as a whole.

Learning outcomes and competences

Be able to understand Earth's major geophysical processes and gain some experience with some data acquisition techniques.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1.1 Gravity, mass and density.
1.2 Global variation of gravity.
2.1 Introduction to Geomagnetism and Geoelectricity.
2.2 The Earth's magnetic field.
2.3 Variations of the Earth's magnetic field.
2.4 Magnetic field measurement methods.
2.5 Earth's electric field.
2.6 Introduction to rock magnetism and paleomagnetism.
2.7 Inversions of geomagnetic polarity.
2.8 Continental drift and its relation with paleomagnetism.
3.1 Introduction to Seismology.
3.2 Elementary elastic theory and seismic waves.
3.3 Seismic refraction and crustal layer models.
3.4 Structure of the Earth.
3.5 Earthquakes.
3.6 Focal mechanisms.
3.7 Introduction to seismic risk.
4.1 Geothermal energy.
4.2 Heat and temperature of the Earth.
4.3 Terrestrial heat throughout space and time.
4.4 Geothermal anomalies.
5.1 Atmospheric geophysics.
5.2 Introduction to the basic concepts of meteorology.
5.3 Methods of meteorological measurement.

Mandatory literature

Mussett Alan E.; Looking into the earth. ISBN: 0 521 78574 X
Jon Shonk; Introducing Meteorology : A Guide to Weather, Dunedin Academic Press, 2013. ISBN: ISBN10 1780460023

Teaching methods and learning activities

The theoretical notions are presented in "power point" format that is made available to students. In the practical classes the concepts of the theoretical part are applied in classic cases or in the application of real cases of the research of the teachers. This training is complemented by some visits to observe equipments, institutes and institutions that operate at present and where the current projects are observed.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	75,00
Trabalho escrito	25,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	10,00
Total:	10,00

Eligibility for exams

According to the FCUP rules

Calculation formula of final grade

Weighted average of the classifications  obtained in the exam and report.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Practical report.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

not aplicable

Classification improvement

subsequent exam period