651-3581-00L  Geophysical Field Lab

SemesterSpring Semester 2024
LecturersA. Obermann
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentPriority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost.


AbstractThe geophysical field lab is a hands-on introduction into several methods of geophysical prospecting. During the field lab eight techniques are explored in half-day field experiments: Active Seismic, seismic noise measurements, gravimetrie, geomagnetics, geoelectrics, GPR, EM and geothermal measurements.
Learning objectiveEine Übersicht und ein Grundverständnis von den unterschiedlichen Geophysikalischen Methoden gewinnen.
Prerequisites / NoticeAttendance of this class only makes sense if an introductory lecture to geophysics has already been taken. In doubt, please contact the course responsible beforehand.

A contribution towards expenses (in the past years about 40 CHF) is collected at the beginning of the course.

Students registering for the course confirm having read and accepted the terms and conditions for excursions and field courses of D-ERDW Link
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesfostered
Decision-makingfostered
Problem-solvingfostered
Social CompetenciesCommunicationfostered
Cooperation and Teamworkfostered
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityfostered
Critical Thinkingfostered