Course catalogue | University of Parma

Professor
Academic discipline: Geofisica applicata (GEO/11)
Field: Discipline geofisiche
Type of training activity: Characterising

42 hours
of face-to-face activities

6 credits

hub: PARMA

course unit
in ITALIAN

lectures timetable unavailable

exam calls

Learning objectives

Understanding the fundamentals of the major geophysical prospecting techniques for environmental and engineering purposes and to exploit georesources.

Prerequisites

Physics.

Course unit content

Seismic methods, electrical methods and electro-magnetic methods.

Full programme

1. Seismic methods;
2. Electrical methods.
3. Electro-magnetic methods;
4. Integration of different techniques for investigating aquifers;
5. Field and laboratory work.

Bibliography

Applied Geophysics 2nd Edition
by W. M. Telford, L. P. Geldart, R. E. Sheriff; Course notes.

Teaching methods

Lectures, Laboratories, Field and team work.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral and written examination.

Other information

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GEOPHYSICAL PROSPECTING cod. 1005912