Terrestrial Geophysics

In the course "Terrestrial geophysics 7.5 hp" you will learn the basics of the most common methods in geophysics and its applications in geology.
Photo: Richard Gyllencreutz

Photo: Richard Gyllencreutz


The course covers terrestrial geophysics and geophysical survey methods, and includes:

  • geophysical theory including gravity, magnetism, geo-electric properties, radiometric properties and seismicproperties
  • geophysical properties of rocks and planet Earth
  • function and use of geophysical instruments
  • geologic interpretation of geophysical data.

All teaching will be in room U10 (except Wed 16/4) on campus. An Athena page will be available at the course start. 

We will have computer exercises. Please bring your own computer (and let me know if you are unable to do so).

The examination consists of a written exam and a field report. The written exam will be Tuesday 22/4, before the fieldwork.

The course will be focused on geological applications of terrestrial geophysics, including the basic geophysical theory needed for understanding this topic. The teaching consists of lectures and practicals, and 6-days of fieldwork Wednesday 23/4 to Monday 28/4 (including a weekend. Separate detailed schedule will be presented later) in Virserum in Småland, where we will stay in cosy wooden cabins. 

This will include cost of around 1600 kr per student for travel and accommodation.






The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.

*If the PDF file is not accessible for you to read, kindly contact studies@geo.su.se

Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

Mussett & Khan, 2009
Looking into the Earth: an introduction to geological geophysics
Cambridge University Press, NY, USA.
ISBN 0-521-78085-3
ISBN 0-521-78574-X

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*If the PDF files are not accessible for you to read, kindly contact studies@geo.su.se







Student counsellor
elisabeth.dacker@geo.su.se
08-674 78 70

Course leader
Richard Gyllencreutz (Assistant professor of Marine geophysics)
richard.gyllencreutz@geo.su.se
08-674 75 95

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