Introduction to Geophysics
| Title | ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ ΣΤΗ ΓΕΩΦΥΣΙΚΗ / Introduction to Geophysics |
| Code | GGP 319Y |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Eleni Aidona |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001781 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Class ID | 600285721
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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/1/600285721
- At the Website of the School: http://www.geo.auth.gr/courses/ggp/ggp319y/
- OpenCourses (eClass): https://opencourses.auth.gr/courses/OCRS519/
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- GGP 102Y Physics
Learning Outcomes
1) Students learn about the Earth's formation (and the way this affected its structure) within the Solar system
2) Introduction in the Earth's gravity field and its basic surfaces (geoid and ellipsoid) and the way that they affect how we perceive its shape (e.g. with the use of GPS)
3) Understand the isostasy origin and principles, and how it defines the surface morphology and the lithospheric structure
4) Learn about the Earth's function as a magnet, as well as its theoretical and practical implications (e.g. magnetic maps, etc.)
5) Introcuction into the basic principles of Palaeomagnetism and its branches (Archaeomagnetism, Environmental magnetism, etc.)
6) Learn about the Earth's heat flow, the heat production mechanisms in the Earth's interior, and the temperature distibution within the Earth and its role for geodynamics.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
Course Content (Syllabus)
Earth and the Solar system. Earth movements with geophysical significance. The Earth's gravity field and isostasy. Gravity anomalies and their significance. The Earth's magnetic field and palaeomagnetism. Heat and temperature of the Earth's interior.
Keywords
SOLAR SYSTEM, gravity, magnetism, temperature of the Earth's interior
Educational Material Types
- 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
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
1) All class material (courses and exercises) is available in electronic form to all students through the course web page
2) The teacher communicates with students through email
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 65 | 2.2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Laboratory Work | 78 | 2.6 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 4 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| 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./2013.
Last Update
08-04-2020
