Introduction to Geophysical Fields and Waves (U01801)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : GEO-3-QUAN

The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the concepts and techniques that underpin the understanding of Geophysical Fields and Waves. The basic mathematical techniques of differential equations, fields, Fourier Transforms, Vectors and Tensors will be introduced along with direct applications to geophysical problems. The course will form a bridge between lecture material given in Maths and Physics in year 2, and the more specialist geophysical disciplines that will follow later in year 3 and 4.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Introduction to Geophysics, Mathematical Methods 4, Applicable Mathematics 4, Physics 2A: Forces, Fields & Potentials. Other students may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Organiser. Some additional reading may be specified for such students.

? Costs : None.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Earth Science, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 3 hour(s) per week for 3 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	10:00	10:50	KB
Laboratory	Tuesday	14:00	17:00	KB
Lecture	Thursday	12:10	13:00	KB
Lecture	Friday	11:10	12:00	KB

? Additional Class Information : 3 x one-hour lectures per week for the first 11 weeks of Semester 1 (Tues, Thurs and Fri mornings). 3 x 3-hour practicals, to run in weeks 4, 9, 11

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Familiarity with essential mathematical techniques
- Familiarity with concepts of classical physics applied to Earth problems
- Confidence in the conceptual framework of analysing waves and fields
- An introduction to diverse applications of quantitative geophysics
- Development of skills in analysing relevant data