Faculty of Science

Model (No 12)

Course Specification : Geophysics (1)0

2008 - 2009

 
Farabi Quality Management of Education and Learning - 22/12/2024
University :Mansoura University
Faculty :Faculty of Science
Department :Geology Department
1- Course data :-
Code: 32403
Course title: Geophysics (1)0
Year/Level: رابعة جيوفيزيقا
Program Title:
  • B.Sc. Geophysics
Specialization:
Teaching Hours: Theoretical: 4Tutorial: Practical: 4
2- Course aims :-
  1. Introduce the principles of elasticity theory and propagation of seismic waves.
  2. Outline the basics of seismic data acquisition.
  3. Study of the principal steps of seismic data processing.
  4. Acquire the students skills of interpreting seismic data.
3- Course Learning Outcomes :-
4- Course contents :-
NoTopicsWeek
1Elasticity theory.
2Propagation of seismic waves.
3Seismic recording instruments.
4Seismic refraction surveying.
5Seismic reflection surveying.
6Seismic data processing.
7Seismic data interpretation.

5- Teaching and learning methods :-
SMethod
Practical exercises.
Discussions and Quizzes.
Lectures using board, datashow and international network.
Instrumentation using textbooks and intrnational network.

6- Teaching and learning methods of disables :-
  1. -

7- Student assessment :-
A. Timing
NoMethodWeek
1Quizzes and discussions.4,8
2Oral exam.14
3Practical exam.13
4Final written exam.14
B. Degree
NoMethodDegree
1Mid_term examination0
2Final_term examination70
3Oral examination 10
4Practical examination 20
5Semester work0
6Other types of asessment0
Total100%

8- List of books and references
SItemType
1M. . Dobrin and C. Savit, 1988 “Introduction to Geophysical Prospecting”, 4th edition, Mc Graw Hill Book Co.
2R. Sengbush, 1983 “Seismic Exploration Methods”, IHRDC.
3M. Badely, 1985 “Practical Seismic Interpretation”, IHRDC.
4Journal of Applied geophysics
5Journal of petroleum geology

9- Matrix of knowledge and skills of the course
SContentStudy week
Elasticity theory.
Propagation of seismic waves.
Seismic recording instruments.
Seismic refraction surveying.
Seismic reflection surveying.
Seismic data processing.
Seismic data interpretation.

Course Coordinator(s): -
  1. Ebrahim Mohamed Ebrahim Krat
Head of department: -
Mahmoud Ahmed Mohamed Kora