Geophysical Surveying Methods: An Introduction
What you'll learn
- (1) Have an understanding of geophysics as a field of science and its various aspects
- (2) Understand the principles, methods and field operations of each of the more frequently used geophysical methods.
- (3) Have a grasp of the general interpretation procedures of geophysical data from each technique.
- (4) Be familiar with the Applications of each technique and relate with case studies of recent geophysical investigations and their interpretations.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge in Maths and Physics
Description
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYING METHODS - AN INTRODUCTION
About This Course
This course is aimed at discussing the principles and methods of geophysical exploration and their Applications. The course teaches the concept and basic principles of geophysics from a very simple and easily understandable perspective (all of these are not taught in isolation of geology or geologic interpretations).
Overview
i. General Introduction of the subject of Geophysics in terms of its definition and Concepts were discussed.
ii. The various methods of Geophysics and the discussion of the physical properties and parameters on which these methods are based and utilized with brief discussion on some of the end products (geologic information) obtainable from them.
iii. A brief discussion of the theory, the field operations, interpretation and applications of each of the more frequently used methods.
iv. Case studies of typical field works: the following were presented; statement of problem or field work objectives, obtained data, interpretations and recommendations.
Course Content
Module 1: What is Geophysics
Module 2: Geophysical Prospecting Methods 1
Module 3: Anomaly Concept in Geophysics
Module 4: Geophysical Data Acquisition
Module 5: Geophysical Data Processing
Module 6: Geophysical Prospecting methods 2
Module 7: What does a Geophysicist do?
Module 8: Recent Case Studies of Geophysical Research works.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone interested in learning geophysics
Instructor
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Adeolu Aderoju holds a B. Tech and M. Sc. in Applied Geophysics. He has his core interests in reflection seismology and Electrical Methods of prospecting. He has seven years experience in geophysical field exploration. He is academically grounded in the field of geosciences, he can use most geophysical tools, he is a specialist in seismic interpretation, well logging (petrophysics) and basic knowledge in stratigraphic studies and prospect analysis (exploration). His previous field exploration activities include; groundwater prospecting, solid minerals exploration (lead and zinc exploration and exploitation), engineering and foundation investigation and a little exposure to environmental and pollution mapping. He has a great interest in knowledge sharing and volunteering.