Period: First semester

Course Unit Contents: The course will be composed of three parts:

Part 1: introduction to exploration geophysics; this part will introduce the general concepts of applied geophysics with particular regard to:
• physical principles of the main electrical, elettomagnetic, seismic, magnetic and gravimetric methods
• concepts of resolution and penetration
• general definition of geophysical inversion
• basic concepts about data acquisition of the main methodologies

Part 2: exploration methods:
- seismic methods, with basics of reflection and refraction seismics, and basics of surface wave methods;
- DC resistivity methods with tomographic applications;
- Ground penetrating radar (GPR)
- Electromagnetic Induction methods (EMI)
- Gravimetric methods
- Magnetic methods
- Induced polarization methods
For all methods special attention will be given to their applications, with examples from literature and from the experience of the lecturer.

Part 3: Demonstration will be given of the main methods, followed by processing, inversion and interpretation of laboratory data

Planned learning activities and teaching methods: Class lectures. Practical demonstrations in the field and in the laboratory.

In addition to contacting the course instructor, students with disabilities, Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), Special Educational Needs (SEN), and other health conditions can reach out to the Student Services Office - Inclusion Unit to receive more information about opportunities to access teaching with specific support and tools.

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