Geophysical Methods in Mineral Resources Research

Course Information
TitleΓεωφυσικές Μέθοδοι στη Γεωλογική και Μεταλλευτική Έρευνα / Geophysical Methods in Mineral Resources Research
CodeEGSO209
FacultySciences
SchoolGeology
Cycle / Level2nd / Postgraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CoordinatorGeorgios Vargemezis
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600023281

Programme of Study: PMS Efarmosménī kai Perivallontikī Geōlogía kai Geōkíndynoi

Registered students: 7
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
Efarmosménī Geōfysikī kai SeismologíaElective Courses215
Class Information
Academic Year2025 – 2026
Class PeriodSpring
Faculty Instructors
Instructors from Other Categories
Weekly Hours7
Total Hours91
Class ID
600272345
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Learning Outcomes
Students learn the methods of applied geophysics based on the physical properties to which they are addressed. They are trained in the selection of the appropriate geophysical method depending on the more specific geological field of research (mineralogy, geothermal energy, technical geology, hydrogeology). They are trained in the selection of the appropriate method depending on the more general geological environment and geomorphology (e.g. mountainous rocky terrain or plain in a sedimentary basin). They are trained in recording measurements in the open air and in the processing of geophysical data. They are trained in the evaluation of geophysical research results in relation to data derived from classical geological methods.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an international context
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Design and manage projects
  • Respect natural environment
  • Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course is designed to link the applied geophysical methods with geological research, main-ly in terms of their practical application. The emphasis is on classification of geological prob-lems and their correlation with the appropriate geophysical methods. Fieldwork experience with emphasis to the evaluation of the results of the geophysical survey is included. The subjects that are being taught are as follows: Evaluation of geophysical data of: Resistivity methods (soundings, tomography), Self Potential, VLF method, TEM method, Magnetotelluric method, Georadar, Seismic methods (refraction, reflection, MASW). Selection criteria for the appropriate geophysical method depending on the geological problem that geologist have to deal with. Assessment: involves the combination of a written exam (30%) and a research project in which students are asked to write a report on the geophysical results and interpretation of the data-sets that they have collected during the course. Brief historical details of the discipline with emphasis to electromagnetic methods (EM), geophysical methods employed, suitability of each method regarding various targets, operating principles of the main instrumentation used, data processing, examples mainly from Greece.
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
  • Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures60✓
Laboratory Work30✓
Reading Assigment30✓
Exams5✓
Total125
Student Assessment
Description
Small practical projects on real data or/and literature surveying projects.
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Last Update
28-02-2025