Geophysics
Objectives
Present a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of each major branch of geophysics: gravity, seismology, geochronology, thermodynamics, geoelectricity, and geomagnetism.
General characterization
Code
10668
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
António Alberto Dias
Hours
Weekly - 5
Total - 80
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
Linear Algebra and Analytical Geometry, Mathematics I, Mathematics II and Physics (Mechanics).
Bibliography
1- Geofísica, FCT/UNL
2- W. Lowrie, Fundamentals of Geophysics, Cambridge University Press
3- J. Sanny e W. Moebs, University Physics, Wm. C. Brown
4- P.Mechler, Les Méthodes de la Géophysique, Bordas
5- M.D.Dobrin, Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting, McGraw Hill
6- J. A. Jacobs, R.D.Russel e J. T.Wilson, Physics and Geology, McGraw Hill
7- P.V.Sharma, Geophysical Methods in Geology, Elsevier
Teaching method
Lectures and problem-solving sessions.
Evaluation method
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Subject matter
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