Applied and Environmental Geophysics

Code: FIS10354M

6 ECTS

Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours

Scientific Area: Physics

Teaching languages: Portuguese

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese

Regime de Frequência: B-learning

Presentation

The course of Applied and Environmental Geophysics intends to present the main methods used in geophysical prospecting, resource assessment and environmental geophysics, namely, magnetic, gravimetric, electromagnetic, seismic, and electrical methods.

Sustainable Development Goals

4. Educação de qualidade - Assegurar a educação inclusiva, e equitativa e de qualidade, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos.

Learning Goals

It is intended that students know the main methods used in geophysical prospecting, resource assessment and environmental geophysics. At the end of the course, students are expected to be able to plan and carry out geophysical prospecting surveys in a geological environment, process data and interpret the results.

1. Introduction to geophysical methods
2. Gravimetric method
3. Magnetic method
4. Seismic methods
5. Electromagnetic methods
6. Electrical method
7. Planning a geophysical survey
8. Conducting a geophysical survey
9. Conducting a final report

Teaching Methods

Theoretical lectures on geophysical methods. Theoretical-practical classes for solving numerical problems and interpreting data obtained from geophysical prospecting surveys. The experimental geophysical survey will be carried out at the University of Évora facilities.
The assessment will be carried out through problem solving and/or comments on articles proposed to students, with a weight of 30% (average of the proposed tasks), a final report of the geophysical survey, with a weight of 20%, and a final exam, with a weight of 50%.