Physics of the Lithosphere
| Title | ΦΥΣΙΚΗ ΤΗΣ ΛΙΘΟΣΦΑΙΡΑΣ / Physics of the Lithosphere |
| Code | GGP 536Y |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Anastasia Kiratzi |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001785 |
| Academic Year | 2021 – 2022 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Class ID | 600191859
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600191859
- At the Website of the School: http://www.geo.auth.gr/courses/ggp/ggp536y/
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Understanding the fundamentals of the structure of the Earth's interior, e.g. seismic velocity structure, velocity discontinuities, petrological properties in the earth, temperature and pressure distribution within the Earth.
Understanding deformation and kinematics (geodynamics) of the lithosphere and their causes.
Understanding seismic wave propagation within the Earth and the use of seismic waves in determining the Earth's structure.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
Course Content (Syllabus)
Structure of the Crust and Upper Mantle (distribution of the velocities and attenuation of seismic waves, gravity distribution, variation of elastic parameters, density and pressure. Deformation and kinematics of the lithosphere (seismological and other geophysical methods).
Keywords
Crustal mantle and core structure, geodynamics, seismic wave propagation, normal modes
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
1) All class material is available in electronic form to all students through the course web page.
2) The teacher communicates with students through e-mail.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 69 | 2.3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laboratory Work | 78 | 2.6 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Εισαγωγή στη Γεωφυσική, Παπαζάχος Κωνσταντίνος, Παπαζάχος Βασίλειος 2η έκδ. βελτιωμένη/2013, ISBN: 978-960-456-386-9
Last Update
08-04-2020
