Mathematics for Geophysicists
| Title | Μαθηματικά για Γεωφυσικούς / Mathematics for Geophysicists |
| Code | EGSM102 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Konstantinos Papazachos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600023260 |
Programme of Study: PMS Efarmosménī kai Perivallontikī Geōlogía kai Geōkíndynoi
Registered students: 7
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efarmosménī Geōfysikī kai Seismología | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Total Hours | 65 |
| Class ID | 600272289
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Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600272289
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide additional knowledge to the students who follow the sub-specialty of Geophysics regarding the knowledge of mathematics which are necessary in order to solve applied geophysical problems. It includes basic knowledge of differential and integral Vector Calculus, as well as an introduction to Linear Algebra and Fourier Analysis. The course includes both theory and solving exercises/applications in a conventional way (analytical solutions), as well as by using MATLAB.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
Course Content (Syllabus)
The individual subjects that are provided are: A) Differential Vector Calculus and basic principles of Analytic Geometry B) Introduction to Integral Vector Calculus C) Fourier analysis D) Using MATLAB to solve Vector Calculus problems
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- 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
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 22 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 35 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 3 | ||||
| Total | 100 |
Student Assessment
Description
Submission of exercises and MATLAB code during the semester, as well as a triple final exam on applied problems (performed on different days) in the subjects of Vector Calculus, Fourier analysis and computer problem solving using MATLAB.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
MATLAB Recipes for Earth Sciences, M.H.Trauth
Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Erwin Kreyszig
Last Update
28-02-2025
