Geophysics
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Geology |
Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S ![Requerida a integração com o Moodle Ícone do Moodle](/fcup/pt/imagens/MoodleIcon)
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking students
Objectives
Acquire the necessary knowledge to become familiar with the geophysical processes that provide tools for understanding geological processes and the internal structure of the Earth.
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
Module 1 – Earth’s dynamics
• Tectonic plates
• Plate boundaries
• Plate velocity
• Plate movement
• Triple junction
Module 2 – Earth’s magnetic field
• The role of the magnetic field
• Magnetic anomalies
• Paleomagnetism and the ocean’s extension
• Magnetic methods
Module 3 – Rock magnetism
• Magnetic minerals
• Curie temperature and blocking temperature
• Rock magnetization
• Paleomagnetism
• Magnetic polarization inversion
Module 4 – Seismology and the Earth’s interior structure
• Seismic waves
• Seismic waves propagation
• Refraction and reflection
• Earthquakes
• Seismic discontinuities
Module 5 – Earth’s gravitational field
• Concepts and unities
• Gravitational potential and acceleration
• Gravitation
• Gravimetric anomalies
Module 6 – Earth’s internal heat
• Concepts and unities
• Origin
• Heat transfers
• Radioactive decay and heat generation
• Heat flow in oceans and continents
• Geothermal energy
Bibliography
Fowler, C. M. R. (1990). The solid earth: an introduction to global geophysics. Cambridge University Press.
Lowrie, W., & Fichtner, A. (2020). Fundamentals of geophysics. Cambridge university press.
Mussett, A. E., & Khan, M. A. (2000). Looking into the earth: an introduction to geological
geophysics. Cambridge University press
Mandatory literature
William Lowrie; Fundamentals of geophysics. ISBN: 0-521-46728-4
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical concepts are presented in PowerPoint format, later made available to students.
Practical classes involve applying the concepts from theoretical classes through problem-solving
exercises.
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
designation |
Weight (%) |
Teste |
100,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
designation |
Time (hours) |
Estudo autónomo |
50,00 |
Frequência das aulas |
50,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Eligibility for exams
According to the FCUP rules
Calculation formula of final grade
The evaluation will be based on two evaluation tests, each one counting 50% of the final grade.
Mandatory minimum grade in each evaluation test - 8Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
not aplicable
Classification improvement
Subsequent exam period