128.078 Applied Geophysics
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2024S, VO, 2.0h, 2.5EC
TUWEL

Properties

  • Semester hours: 2.0
  • Credits: 2.5
  • Type: VO Lecture
  • Format: Presence

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are able to

1) apply standard geophysical methods commonly used in engineering and environmental investigations,

2) design geophysical surveys for enviromental studies,

3) evaluate data quality in geophysical imaging measurements.

Subject of course

  • Introduction to Physical concepts in Electrical and Electromagnetic prospection
  • Electrical properties of the subsurface
  • Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT)
  • Induced Polarization (IP)
  • Low-induction number electromagnetic mapping (EMI)
  • Transient electromagnetic (TEM)
  • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
  • Seismic refraction Tomography (SRT)

Teaching methods

  • The lecture is given in person
  • A script for the lecture weill be made available in TUWEL, which consist of the slides used in each lecture. The slides and other relevant material are available for the students before each lecture.
  • Discussion with the students on the application of theoretical concepts
  • Short exercises
  • Review of short papers

Mode of examination

Written

Additional information

Registration to the course in the TISS system is needed.

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Mon09:00 - 11:0004.03.2024 - 24.06.2024EI 10 Fritz Paschke HS - UIW 128.078: Angewandte Geophysik
Applied Geophysics - Single appointments
DayDateTimeLocationDescription
Mon04.03.202409:00 - 11:00EI 10 Fritz Paschke HS - UIW 128.078: Angewandte Geophysik
Mon11.03.202409:00 - 11:00EI 10 Fritz Paschke HS - UIW 128.078: Angewandte Geophysik
Mon18.03.202409:00 - 11:00EI 10 Fritz Paschke HS - UIW 128.078: Angewandte Geophysik
Mon08.04.202409:00 - 11:00EI 10 Fritz Paschke HS - UIW 128.078: Angewandte Geophysik
Mon15.04.202409:00 - 11:00EI 10 Fritz Paschke HS - UIW 128.078: Angewandte Geophysik
Mon22.04.202409:00 - 11:00EI 10 Fritz Paschke HS - UIW 128.078: Angewandte Geophysik
Mon29.04.202409:00 - 11:00EI 10 Fritz Paschke HS - UIW 128.078: Angewandte Geophysik
Mon06.05.202409:00 - 11:00EI 10 Fritz Paschke HS - UIW 128.078: Angewandte Geophysik
Mon13.05.202409:00 - 11:00EI 10 Fritz Paschke HS - UIW 128.078: Angewandte Geophysik
Mon27.05.202409:00 - 11:00EI 10 Fritz Paschke HS - UIW 128.078: Angewandte Geophysik
Mon03.06.202409:00 - 11:00EI 10 Fritz Paschke HS - UIW 128.078: Angewandte Geophysik
Mon10.06.202409:00 - 11:00EI 10 Fritz Paschke HS - UIW 128.078: Angewandte Geophysik
Mon17.06.202409:00 - 11:00EI 10 Fritz Paschke HS - UIW 128.078: Angewandte Geophysik
Mon24.06.202409:00 - 11:00EI 10 Fritz Paschke HS - UIW 128.078: Angewandte Geophysik

Examination modalities

A written exam at the end of the semester

Exams

DayTimeDateRoomMode of examinationApplication timeApplication modeExam
Thu - 26.09.2024written13.08.2024 00:00 - 25.09.2024 00:00TISSAngewandte Geophysik

Course registration

Begin End Deregistration end
12.02.2024 09:00 23.03.2024 13:00 29.03.2024 14:00

Curricula

Study CodeObligationSemesterPrecon.Info
033 221 Geodesy and Geoinformation Not specified4. Semester
033 266 Environmental Engineering Mandatory4. SemesterSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase

Literature

EVERETT, Mark E. Near-surface applied geophysics. Cambridge University Press, 2013.

J. Reynolds, 2011: An Introduction to Applied and Enviromental Geophysics
 

 

Preceding courses

Accompanying courses

Continuative courses

Miscellaneous

Language

English