Seismometry-Seismological Networks and Arrays
| Title | Σεισμομετρία και Σεισμολογικά Δίκτυα / Seismometry-Seismological Networks and Arrays |
| Code | EGSM202 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Vasileios Karakostas |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600023318 |
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 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 6 |
| Total Hours | 78 |
| Class ID | 600272352
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Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600272352
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Learning Outcomes
The course aims to familiarize graduate students with the theory and the basic concepts of Engineering Seismology, such as the parameters that characterize and measure the strong ground motion, as well as the basic principles for the seismic hazard assessment.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. Types and characteristics of seismometers. 2. Digital recordings. 3.Types of seismological networks 4. Seismological networks in Greece. 5. Analysis of seismological recordings for the location of the earthquakes. 6. Magnitude estimation from digital recordings.
The course includes:
1) Exercises converting seismograms into ground motions and seismic data mapping.
2) Students received a basic course in Unix for their exercise applications.
3) Practical analysis of seismic data, using records from the Greek seismological network.
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
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 35 | ||||
| Laboratory Work | 15 | ||||
| Reading Assigment | 15 | ||||
| Written assigments | 7 | ||||
| Exams | 3 | ||||
| Total | 75 |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative)
Last Update
28-02-2025
