Field Geophysics (GEOL0020)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Earth Sciences
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: GEOL0058 Matlab. Second year geology and geophysics courses. GEOL0012 Global Geophysics or equivalents. Field trip commences prior to the start of term 1, usually in September.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This course that aims at learning the fundamental principles of key geophysical methods in the field, including the collection, processing and analysis of data to assess a site. Students will become familiar with the application of practical geophysical field methods (ground penetrating radar, seismics, magnetics, gravity and resistivity) and complementary techniques at Marble Hill Twickenham or Royal Greenwich Park in Greenwich, SE London. In addition, students will learn to make geophysical measurements in the field. They will learn how to analyse these data and synthesize the results using geophysical data visualisation techniques with data from field observations.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 60% Coursework

30% Group activity

10% In-class activity
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 7
Module leader: Professor Ana Ferreira
Who to contact for more information: a.ferreira@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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