Course - Physics and Geophysics - TPG4100
TPG4100 - Physics and Geophysics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
Physics:
Foundations of mechanics, elasticity, gravity, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, DC and AC circuits, electromagnetic waves and radioactivity as required for geophysical applications.
Geophysics:
Fundamental topics in geophysics
Solar system, plate tectonics, gravity, seismology, Earth’s magnetic field, geoelectricity, paleomagnetism.
Geophysical methods
Reflection and refraction seismics, gravimetry and magnetometry, electrical and electromagnetic methods.
Learning outcome
Ingress:
The students should know how physics and geophysics are used to explore and map the interior of the Earth and planetary bodies, especially the Earth's crust.
Knowledge:
The students should know and understand the main geophysical measuring techniques and how these methods are applied to Earth and planetary monitoring and exploration.
Skills:
The students should be capable of deriving basic geophysical equations. They should also be able to perform simple geophysical computations. Furthermore, it is expected that they should know how to use computational tools, as for instance Python for geophysical analysis.
General competence:
The students should understand how fundamental physical laws and methods can be used to obtain a quantitative understanding of the Earth and can be exploited to learn about otherwise inaccessible regions. They should also be trained to critically evaluate historical and modern theories of the Earth, and to understand and practice scientific thinking and the core principles of scientific conduct and sustainability.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and compulsory exercises.
The course is evaluated by a student reference group.
Compulsory assignments
- Approeved exercises
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination, the form of assessment may be changed from written to oral examination.
Recommended previous knowledge
Course TFY4104 Physics.
Course materials
Young & Freedman, University Physics.
William Lowrie and Andreas Fichtner, Fundamentals of Geophysics, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press, 2020.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIG4002 | 7.5 | ||
| TGB4155 | 1.8 | AUTUMN 2008 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Geophysics
- Technological subjects
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"