This course is designed to achieve the overall objectives in
the form of learning outcomes that students are expected to acquire after
completing the course, as follows:
The student becomes aware of the crucial importance of
environmental issues in human life and the role that geophysics can play in
identifying and solving related environmental problems.
They also delve into
various geophysical methods and their use in environmental geophysical surveys.
Additionally, the student learns about the different
components of the environment and methods for preserving them.
Lastly, they
explore the proper way to prepare a scientific report for environmental
studies.
Intended learning outcomes
By completing this course, it is expected that the student
will be proficient in the following practical and professional skills:
Understanding the concept of the human environment.
Understanding the specific geophysical applications used in
solving environmental problems.
Understanding the general characteristics of the
environment.
Understanding the physical properties and changes that occur
in a polluted environment.
Understanding the specific geophysical applications used in
solving environmental problems.
Teaching and learning methods
The course is taught using the following methods and
techniques:
Lectures.
Laboratory activities.
Information gathering.
Discussion groups.
Methods of assessments
First midterm exam:
25% (written).
Second midterm exam:
25% (written).
Final exam: 50%
(written).
Passing grade: 50%
or above.
Overall course
grade: 100%
Course
Contents.
The first week: the basic principles
of the environment and its components
The second week: Basic principles of
geophysical field study
The third week: the relationship
between geophysics and the environment
The fourth week: Using refractive
seismic methods in environmental studies
The fifth week: Using reflection
seismic methods in environmental studies
The sixth week: Using seismic
methods in environmental studies
The seventh week: Using electrical
and electromagnetic methods in environmental studies
The eighth week is the midterm exam
The ninth and tenth weeks: Using
magnetic methods in environmental studies
The tenth week: Using gravity
methods in environmental studies
The eleventh and twelfth weeks:
Using radar methods in environmental studies
The twelfth week: Using nuclear
methods in environmental studies.
The thirteenth and fourteenth weeks
are general review
The fourteenth week: Writing the
scientific report on environmental studies
Week fifteen: The basic principles
of the environment and its components
