Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Geophysics - MSc (PGGE11153)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course introduces the concepts and applications of modern geophysical exploration. It begins an overview of a typical survey sequence in a new exploration area covering the common exploration methods including: satellite data, gravity, electromagnetics, ground-penetrating radar, resistivity, seismics, side-scan sonar, well logs, and drilling. The course aims to provide a basic understanding of the underlying physics, the resolution and spatial range of each technique, and the costs associated with acquisition and processing. The focused is then on the three main exploration methods: gravity, electromagnetics, and surface seismics, and gives a deeper understanding of the constraints on subsurface rock and fluid parameters constrained by each of the main techniques. The course ends up with a detailed summary of the main practical issues associated with acquisition and processing for the three main geophysical exploration methods, and their relative advantages and disadvantages. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Block 1 (Sem 1), Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-6 | | | | 09:00 - 17:00 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-6 | | 09:00 - 13:00 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Introduction to Geophysics - MSc | 3:00 | 3 x 8 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the students should achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Knowledge of the basic physical principles each of the main exploration methods including: satellite data, gravity, electromagnetics, ground-penetrating radar, resistivity, seismics, side-scan sonar, well logs, and drilling.
- A basic understanding of the resolution and spatial range of each technique, and the costs associated with acquisition and processing.
- Detailed knowledge of the three main exploration methods: gravity, electromagnetics, and surface seismics, and a deeper understanding of the constraints on subsurface rock and fluid parameters constrained by each technique, and the main practical issues associated with acquisition and processing.
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Assessment Information
Group presentations
Examination |
Special Arrangements
| Normally this course will run in Block 1 for UoE registered students and only students registered on the GEOSEAD Programme will take this course in Block 3. |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Xiang Li
Tel:
Email: xiangyang.li@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Christine Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4866
Email: Christine.Wilson@ed.ac.uk |
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