Geological and Geophysical Surveying

Code:

EMG0027

Acronym:

PGG

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics, Earth Sciences

Instance: 2013/2014 - 2S (of 10-02-2014 to 06-06-2014)

Active?	Yes
E-learning page:	https://moodle.fe.up.pt/
Responsible unit:	Mining Engineering Department
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LCEEMG	14	Plano de estudos oficial a partir de 2008/09	3	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

To provide students with an integrated view of the different geophysical methods available, within their geological context, namely: the physical principles they are based on, the most commonly used interpretation techniques, the related equipments and application domains in particular mining, geotechnics and geo-environment.

Learning outcomes and competences

Ability to conduct field work, including acquisition, data analysis and interpretation.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Mathematical Analysis; Physics

Program

Presentation. Course overview; summary of the different methods to be developed. Surface geological exploration. Geological exploration in mines. Mineralogical, regional, statistical and geochemical guides, etc… Gravimetric method; magnetic method; electrical method including spontaneous and induced polarization, electrical profiles, vertical electrical sounding (VES); electromagnetic methods including VLF and ground penetrating radar (GPR); seismic methods including refraction, reflection, down-hole, cross-hole, tomography. For each method: - its geological context; - description of physical principles, field survey techniques and related equipments and interpretation techniques; in some cases such as in gravimetry, seismics and resistivity, the direct and inverse problems will be considered; - discussion about the application domains. Theoretical-practical complements of the considered subjects, namely related to the direct problem. Presentation of geophysical equipments, namely for resistivity and seismics, and their use during field classes, in short site investigation surveys. Interpretations examples with field data: In practical classes it will also be made basic interpretation of refraction seismics, as well as presentation of other complex interpretations in other geophysical surveys. It will also be presented small practical examples for solving with the aid of calculators, spreadsheet Excel or Matlab. It will also be used public domain simulation software for the direct problem.

Mandatory literature

John Milsom; Field geophysics. ISBN: 0-470-84347-0
C. E. de M. Fernandes // Carlos Eduardode Moraes; Fundamentos de prospecção de geofísica (( versão digital em http://athena.fe.up.pt:8881/F/?func=service& doc_library=EDG01& doc_number=000020412& line_number=0001& service_type=MEDIA))
McKinstry, Hugh Exton; Geologia de minas. ISBN: 84-282-0028-9
The Berkeley Course; Applied Geophysics (http://appliedgeophysics.berkeley.edu:7057/)

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical classes. Oral exposition, possibly using transparencies and image projection. Use of geophysical equipment in data acquisition and automatic calculation for data interpretation and simulation. Application exercises.

keywords

Natural sciences > Environmental science > Earth science > Geophysical sciences

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	15,00
Teste	65,00
Trabalho de campo	20,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	112,00
Frequência das aulas	44,00
Trabalho de campo	12,00
Total:	168,00

Eligibility for exams

Attendance according to the FEUP General Evaluation Rules. They must have six or a higher mark in the global evaluation during the semester, which average includes: two mid-term tests, assignments and performance. Respective average weights: 65%; 35%.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final evaluation will be the mark of the distributed evaluation.

For ranking improvementthere there is a resit exam, only accessed for students having obtained frequency.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not foreseen

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the general evaluation rules.

Classification improvement

In resit/appeal exam, possibly oral exam component.