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GEOPHYSICAL PROSPECTING
cod. 1005912

Academic year 2015/16
1° year of course - First semester
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
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lectures timetable unavailable
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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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