Learning objectives
Understanding the fundamentals of the major geophysical prospecting techniques for environmental and engineering purposes and to exploit georesources.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
SEISMIC METHODS
- borehole seismic;
- first-break tomography;
- seismic reflection;
- SASW, MASW, ReMi;
- HVSR.
ELECTRICAL METHODS
VES;
Earth Resistivity Tomography.
GPR METHOD.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Course notes.
Applied Geophysics (2nd edition) by W. M. Telford, L. P. Geldart and R. E. Sheriff, Cambridge University Press, 1991.
Introduction to Applied Geophysics: Exploring the Shallow Subsurface by H. Robert Burger, Anne F. Sheehan, Craig H. Jones, N & C pub., 2006.
Teaching methods
Lectures, Laboratories, Field and team work.
Lectures will cover both theory and applications.
Laboratory work will be organized in groups of three-four students focusing on the solution of practical problems also using data collected during field work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
The subject is within the ONU 2030 objectives for the Sustainable Growth.