Geophysical monitoring of the geological environment

Course: Geoinformation systems and Technologies

Structural unit: Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"

Title
Geophysical monitoring of the geological environment
Code
ВК.3.1.11
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2024/2025
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
1.1 Theoretical foundations and practical approaches to organizing geophysical monitoring of the geological environment 1.2 Experimental laboratory and field methods for solving protection problems in seismic zones 1.3 Methods of conducting theoretical and experimental research 1.4 Regularities of nature and technology development for creating new concepts and methods 2.1 Master experimental methods for determining seismic hazard parameters for earthquake-resistant design 2.2 Carry out original research and developments aimed at gaining new knowledge 2.3 Master modern methods of geological-geophysical data analysis and risk assessment of natural and technogenic catastrophes 3.1 Ability to organize team geophysical survey work 4.1 Understanding personal responsibility for professional decisions
Form of study
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Knowledge of modern methods of geophysical research, principles of environmental management, ecology and legislation; ability to conduct environmental assessment, forecasting, modeling; skills of scientific work.
Course content
Mastering theoretical foundations and practical skills in applying geological and geophysical methods for forecasting parameters of natural and technogenic catastrophes, particularly seismic hazard, to protect population, buildings, and structures from earthquakes.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Vizhva S.A. Geophysical monitoring of hazardous geological processes. Kyiv: VHL Obrii, 2004. – 236 p. Bezrodnyi D.A., Bezrodna I.M. Gravimetry. Theory. Equipment and methodology. Application (3 volumes). Kyiv University, 2022. – 477 p. Prodaivoda H.T., Kuzmenko P.M., Tyshchenko A.P., Trypilskyi O.A. Seismic Exploration: Textbook. Kyiv University Press, 2019. Vizhva S.A., Reva M.V., Onyshchuk I.I., Onyshchuk V.I. Electrometry. Manual of educational geophysical practice. Kyiv University Press, 2014. Vizhva S.A., Onyshchuk I.I., Cherniaiev O.P. Nuclear geophysics. Kyiv University Press, 2012. – 608 p. Vizhva S.A., Onyshchuk V.I., Onyshchuk I.I., Reva M.V. Engineering geophysics: textbook. Kyiv University Press, 2019. – 592 p. Elishakoff I. Probabilistic Methods in the Theory of Structures. – New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1983. – 489 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures – 28 hours; practical classes – 10 hours; consultations – 2 hours; independent work – 80 hours. (Course structure: lectures and practical classes; independent student work.)
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment: Test covering topics 1–3 – 10 points (threshold 6) Test covering topics 4–7 – 10 points (threshold 6) Performance and defense of practical works – 50 points (threshold 30) Independent essay (report) works – 10 points Final assessment in the form of a credit (pass/fail with points) – 20 points (threshold 12). Evaluation on a 100-point scale. Conversion scale: Excellent 90–100; Good 75–89; Satisfactory 60–74; Fail 0–59. Admission condition: not admitted to the final credit if fewer than 40 points are gained during the semester. Organization: two written tests, execution of practical works and defense of reports; final credit.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Viktor Onyshchuk
Geophysics
Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Geophysics
Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"