2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE2631 Introduction to Geophysics
10 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Jon Mound
Email: j.e.mound@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisite qualifications
AS Grade C Maths or an equivalent Level 1 Maths module (eg SOEE1480)This module is mutually exclusive with
SOEE1150 | Fundamentals of Geophysics |
SOEE2630 | Fundamentals of Geophysics |
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
Learn how physics is used to study Earth structure and Earth processes. Techniques of seismology, gravity, geodesy, magnetics, and electromagnetism are used to understand and assess geological hazards, locate natural resources, and understand the structure and dynamics of the planet from an atomic to a global scale.Objectives
Learn how physics is used to study Earth structure and Earth processes. Techniques of seismology, gravity, geodesy, magnetics, and electromagnetism are used to understand and assess geological hazards, locate natural resources, and understand the structure and dynamics of the planet from an atomic to a global scale.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Recall the definition of terms associated with geophysical theory and observations;
2. Use fundamental geophysical principles to perform simple analysis and interpretation of illustrative data;
3. Describe the physical principles underlying a range of geophysical techniques;
4. Solve problems relating to geophysical investigation of the Earth;
5. Explain how geophysical methods can be used to investigate geological properties and processes;
Syllabus
- Introduction to geophysics
- Seismology: origin and form of seismic waves; seismic refraction/reflection; earth structure; earthquakes
- Gravity: principles, practice and interpretation; isostasy
- Magnetics: magnetisation; geomagnetism and palaeomagnetism; magnetic surveys
- Geoelectric methods: principles of electrical and electromagnetic theory; electrical properties of Earth materials; SP, resistivity, EM, and GPR survey techniques
- Geodesy: stress and strain; measurement and applications
- Integrated case study
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
Tutorial | 9 | 1.00 | 9.00 |
Private study hours | 71.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 29.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
- 3 hours per week follow-up and completion of problem sets: 30 hours- 2 hours per week follow-up reading: 20 hours
- Revision: 21 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Practice MCQs and tutorial problems are integrated with instruction throughout the semesterMethods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course MCQ | MCQ summative assessment | 30.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 |
The re-sit will consist of a single 48-hour open book exam worth 100% of the mark
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Open Book exam | 48 hr 00 mins | 70.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 |
The re-sit will consist of a single 48-hour open book exam worth 100% of the mark
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 10/08/2020 08:46:33
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