MN-GM-GEOHYD

Specialisation Module: Wave based methods in Hydrogeophysics
Identification number MN-GM- GEOHYD		Workload 180 h	Credits 6	Term 1st - 3rd Semester	Offered Every year	Start SuSe	Duration 1 semester
1	Course types a) Lecture b) Practical Training c) Seminar			Contact time 45 h 20 h 10 h		Private study 60 h 20 h 25 h
2	Module objectives and skills to be acquired Introduction of geophysical principles specifically important for hydrogeophysics, including resistivity, induced polarization, ground penetrating radar & seismics. Overview of the applications of the different geophysical methods, while advantages and disadvantages of each technique are highlighted. Special focus on ground penetrating radar and seismics including basic principles, theory and state of the art applications. The link between geophysical and hydrological parameters are explained and petrophysical relationships are discussed for several hydrogeophysical case studies. Course is complementary to the hydrogeophysics Modul pea833 of the University Bonn, which reflects potential methods in hydrogeophysics Skills to be acquired: Ability to choose the most appropriate method for a given hydrogeological problem Computer practice, presentation techniques, critical assessment, and discussion of scientific work.
3	Module content Overview hydrogeophysics and petrophysical relationships Case studies of various geophysical methods Focus on wave based geophysical methods: GPR and basics seismics Advanced inversion methods for hydrogeophysics Campaign to acquire field data. Processing and interpretation of the data. Literature:  Rubin, Y. and Hubbard, S., Hydrogeophysics, Springer, 2005.
4	Teaching methods Lectures, practical training, and seminar. Practical training will demonstrate GPR in the field and how to acquire and interpret data for hydrogeophysical questions.
5	Prerequisites (for the module) Formal: None. The content of the course requires the undergraduate knowledge of mathematics, physics and applied geophysics.
6	Type of examination At the beginning of the lecture-free period, there is a 120 to 180-minute written examination, the content of which is the material from the lecture and the practical training. The written examination grade is the module grade. In the case of two passed examinations (see § 20 paragraph 10 examination regulations), the better grade is the module grade.
7	Credits awarded The module is passed, and the credit points will be awarded, if the written examination is passed, a short oral presentation on a case study in the seminar is passed, and the practical Training is passed; this requires active participation in the project on a regular basis
8	Compatibility with other curricula Suitable as an elective course for mathematics, physics and geoscience students.
9	Proportion of final grade Weight of the module grade in the overall grade: 6/150 (4 %)
10	Module coordinator Anja Klotzsche
11	Further information Version: 2023-03-30