Analysis and Processing of Geological Data

Code:

GEOL3008

Acronym:

GEOL3008

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2018/2019 - 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	8	study plan from 2017/18	3	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Acquire sufficient skills to perform the analysis and treatment of geological data, recommending the most advisable methods, taking into account the limitations and potentialities of each one, and withdraw from the interpretations the most relevant information for the cases under study.

In general terms, it is intended to deepen knowledge in the area of ​​geoinformation applied to Geology.

It is also intended that the seized methods help to analyze complex data, develop solutions for data processing, and the ability to propose ways of representing the geological data.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of the course, students are expected to have knowledge about a wide variety of techniques for the analysis and treatment of geological data, as well as the interpretation and presentation of relevant geological data. In this sense, he will be a geologist able to solve various problems, meeting the needs of professional training required by the contemporary Society, which requires professionals with the qualification to make recommendations relevant to decision making. You will also have the qualifications to read and evaluate a report or publication with geological data.

Working method

Presencial

Program

• Nature of geological data


• Populations in geology


• Sampling of populations in geology


• Sample and sampling concepts in different types of material and different geological contexts. Why samples? Sampling planning. Sampling methodology. A general statistic model to geological sampling. Sampling characterization: representativity, type, purpose, network, references, positioning and orientation.


• Distribution and graphic representation of populations


• Vector data analysis


• Trend surfaces analysis


• Spatial analysis using Kriging


• Geological data collection


• Treatment and analysis of geological data from different sources


• Practical applications (p.e. Rockworks, ArcGIS, QGIS, DRASTIC)

Mandatory literature

Landim, Paulo; Análise Estatística de dados geológicos, Editora UNESP, 2000

Teaching methods and learning activities

The theoretical notions are presented in a "power point" which is available to students. In practical part are applied the theoretical concepts of classical cases or the application of actual research.

Software

QGIS
Arc Gis

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
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 thef FCUP rules

Calculation formula of final grade

Final exam classification