2024

Applied Geophysics

Name: Applied Geophysics
Code: FIS00708L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area: Physics

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

It is expected the students know the fundamentals and applications of the main methods of Applied Geophysics. At the end of the course it is expected the students know how to project and perform basic geophysical surveys in geological situations not too complex, as well as to interpret the collected data during the surveys.

Contents

I – Introduction
II – Electrical methods
III – Gravimetric methods
IV- Seismic methods
V – Well logging

Teaching Methods

Presentation of the material by the teacher in the as well as hands on practical examples (numerical and interpretation examples from geophysical prospecting surveys). The practical component of the course will be done in one of two possible ways: in the facilities of the University of Évora or in the facilities of the companies that receive the students.
Evaluation will be performed with tests during the semester (2) and final exams, as well as with written reports and oral presentations.