Rhedir gan School of Ocean Sciences

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1

Trefnydd: Dr Dei Huws

This module concerns itself with the principles of geophysical surveying within the context of applied marine geoscience; specifically for its use in engineering and environmental geophysics. As such, the practical elements of the module relate to relatively shallow sub-surface coverage (typically <100m) and high resolution (sub-metric), though the theory taught is generally scale-independent. This module forms an important part of the programme specification in Applied Marine Geoscience since it deals with understanding the different techniques with which the earth's sub-surface can be mapped as well as the theory underpinning these techniques (and therefore the limitations as well as power of the methods). Like in all aspects of the programme, there is a strong practical element to this module and students are given the opportunity to use industry-standard software and hardware as part of the exercises involved. The aim of the module is to enable the student to have a broad overall understanding of geophysical surveying for engineering and environmental applications; but this coupled with the theoretical and practical understanding that enables them to critically analyse the acquired datasets.

In outline, the module comprises of seismic surveying (refraction and reflection), electrical methods (EM and resistivity) and potential field methods (specifically, search-mode magnetics).

1. Formal lectures (30 hrs). Additional time may be allocated to anyone or group that require workshop-style assistance with assessments or revision.

2. Field and laboratory experiments (2 x 3 hrs field survey)

The module will convey information via the Blackboard system in the form of lecture notes and exercise handouts as well as for assessment submission (TurnitinUK) where appropriate. However, much information is also ONLY conveyed in classes; students are expected to have to attend.

In list form, the syllabus can be summarised thus:

Seismic surveying

a. Propagation of seismic waves in the subsurface

b. Field hardware

c. Seismic refraction surveying

d. Seismic reflection surveying

e. Seismic data processing

f. Seismic interpretation

Electrical and electro-magnetic surveying

a. Underlying theory

b. Data acquisition techniques

c. Interpretation techniques

d. Application to terrestrial and marine studies

Magnetic surveying

a. Underlying theory

b. Magnetometers

c. Reduction of data

d. Introductory interpretation techniques for eng. geophys. applications

trothwy

A partial understanding of the principles of geophysics (within the scope of the curriculum, learning outcomes and skills outlined here) Basic appreciation and some understanding of the underlying theory and potential limitations/power of geophysical techniques for sub-surface imaging and geological interpretation Basic ability to solve numerical problems associated geophysical investigation Basic ability to acquire, process, interpret and present geophysical data

da

A complete understanding of the principles of geophysics (within the scope of the curriculum, learning outcomes and skills outlined here) Comprehensive appreciation and limited understanding of the underlying theory and potential limitations/power of geophysical techniques for sub-surface imaging and geological interpretation Ability to solve numerical problems associated geophysical investigation Ability to acquire, process, interpret and present geophysical data

ardderchog

Thorough understanding of the principles of geophysics (within the scope of the curriculum, learning outcomes and skills outlined here) Highly developed appreciation and limited understanding of the underlying theory and potential limitations/power of geophysical techniques for sub-surface imaging and geological interpretation Highly developed ability to solve numerical problems associated geophysical investigation Highly developed ability to acquire, process, interpret and present geophysical data

1. Upon successful completion of this module, the student should be able to show an appreciation of the limitations of the geophysical method in modelling the earth's subsurface and interpreting the results in terms of sub-surface geology.

2. Upon successful completion of this module, the student should understand the physics which governs the earth's geophysical response, specifically in relation to seismic, electrical, electro-magnetic, and magnetic techniques.

3. Upon successful completion of this module, the student should have knowledge of the hardware and software used in the field of environmental and engineering geophysics

4. Upon successful completion of this module, the student should be able to acquire, process, interpret and present (in report form) geophysical data using appropriate theory and software

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
ARHOLIAD	OSX4020 Examination		40.00
GWAITH CWRS	Resistivity Excercise		20.00
ADDRODDIAD	Fieldwork Report		40.00

		Oriau
Lecture	Lectures (30 hrs over a 5 week block)	30
Fieldwork	Seismic / resistivity / EM survey (6 hours) Magnetics survey (3 hours)	9
Private study	This period may include help sessions or tutorials, depending on student need. Otherwise, this is the time allocated to learning and doing.	159
Workshop	Resistivity problem sheet workshop	2

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• Rhifedd - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio rhifau ar lefelau priodol o gywirdeb
• Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
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• Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
• Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
• Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
• Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
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Rhestrau Darllen Bangor (Talis)

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/osx-4020.html

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• F7AT: MSc Applied Marine Geoscience year 1 (MSC/APMGSCI)
• F7AX: MSc Marine Renewable Energy year 1 (MSC/MRE)