651-3541-00L  Exploration and Environmental Geophysics

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Abstract	Overview and understanding of the most important geophysical methods: Potential field methods (Gravimetrics and Magnetics), Electrical and electromagnetic methods, Refraction and reflection seismics, Georadar. Discussion of survey design, sources and receivers and data processing.
Learning objective	Overview and understanding of the most important geophysical methods. Proposed solutions to assess and observe problems relevant to exploration and environmental geophysics in soil, ice and lithosphere at different scales. Getting familiar with measuring- and interpretation procedures. Pointing out the possibilities and limitations of geophysical methods.
Content	Basics of Geophysical Methods: Potential field methods (Gravimetrics and Magnetics), Electrical and electromagnetic methods, Refraction and reflection seismics, Georadar. Important geophysical (subsurface) Parameters. Operating procedures for sources and receivers. Principles of digital Signal Recording. Explanation of various steps of Digital Signal Processing. Outlook on advanced methods and interpretation procedures. Examples of specific problems, like landfills and rockslides. There will also be demonstrations in the classroom.
Lecture notes	Available through Moodle / eDoz. Additional material will be provided by the lecturers.
Literature	Keary, Brooks and Hill (2002), An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration, Blackwell Science Ltd. ISBN 0-632-04929-4 Reynolds, J.M. (2011), An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics, 2nd Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN 978-0-471-48535-3
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Decision-making assessed Problem-solving assessed Social Competencies Self-presentation and Social Influence assessed Personal Competencies Creative Thinking assessed Critical Thinking assessed

Performance assessment

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	4 credits
Examiners	H. Maurer, P. Edme, A. Shakas
Type	graded semester performance
Language of examination	English
Repetition	Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination	In der Mitte und am Ende des Semesters je 60 Minuten schriftliches Examen; Schriftliche wöchentliche Übungen werden zur Note mitgezählt

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Programme	Section	Type
Earth and Climate Sciences Bachelor	Applied	W+
Earth Sciences Master	Electives	W