Engineering Geophysics
| Title | Τεχνική Γεωφυσική / Engineering Geophysics |
| Code | GGPM202 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Konstantinos Papazachos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600017323 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600294913
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600294913
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=14690
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
None, since it is also offered to people who have no previous training in this topic
Learning Outcomes
The individual subjects that will be taught and learned to apply in practice are the following:
1. Application of active source seismic methods (surface and borehole) to study technical problems
2. Application of passive seismic methods (ambient noise, etc.)
3. Application of electrical tomography methods
4. Application of georadar methods
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course aims to acquaint postgraduate students with the applications of Applied Geophysics in solving applied problems concerning the safety, operation and behavior of technical infrastructures, as well as in the mapping of geological structures that affect technical projects. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles of geophysical methods, and mainly on examples of their application to applied problems, such as:
a) Geohazards studies (earthquake engineering design, soil response, landslides, etc.)
b) Geological/geophysical mapping of areas affected by technical works (dams, road construction, etc.)
c) Non-destructive testing of technical works
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
Description
Teaching using presentations, software demonstration and installation/operation on personal laptops/PCs, email communication and e-learning
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 32 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 75 |
Student Assessment
Description
In the class (daily exercises), with final assignments and exams.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
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Additional bibliography for study
1) Anderson, N.L., Croxton, N., Hoover, R. and Sirles, P., 2008. Geophysical methods commonly employed for geotechnical site characterization. Transportation Research Circular, (E-C130).
2) Milsom, J., 2003. Field geophysics (Vol. 25). John Wiley and Sons.
3) Pitilakis, K. and Anastasiadis, A., 1998. Soil and site characterization for seismic response analysis. Proceeding of the XI ECEE, Paris, pp.6-11.
Last Update
21-04-2023
