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1. Introduction to Applied Geophysics Introduction to geophysical surveying: data acquisition, analysis and interpretation. Physical properties of rock and soils in geophysical applications: reference values and diagnostic criteria. Elements of signal processing. Inversion theory in geophysics. Joint interpretation of geophysical data. 2. Applied seismology and seismic prospecting methods Seismic waves in elastic and viscoelastic media. Wave equation. Waves at interfaces. Seismic equipment. Principles of seismic signal processing. Seismic reflection and refraction prospecting, seismic tomography and borehole seismics. Surface waves. Application of seismic methods to engineering, geological and environmental problems. 3. Magnetic and electromagnetic methods Review of Maxwell Theory for dielectrics. Outline and classification of magnetic and electromagnetic methods. Electromagnetic high-frequency methods: Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). Operating principles, data acquisition, processing and interpretation. Applications.

Prior knowledge • Fundamental knowledge of maths, physics and geology are requested.

Textbook and readings: - Textbook: Everett M.E. – Near Surface Applied Geophysics. Cambridge University Press (ISBN 978-1-107-01877-8) - Lecture handouts provided by the instructor

In person

An oral interview where no less than three questions will be asked. To pass the exam, the student must achieve a grade of no less than 18/30 and demonstrate that he or she has acquired sufficient knowledge of the topics of the course, as well as that he or she has developed the ability to identify and define the engineering aspects related to engineering geophysics. To achieve maximum marks (30/30) with honors, excellent knowledge of the topics being evaluated must be demonstrated, as well as excellent independent judgment and capacity for quantitative evaluation and process interaction in engineering geophysics.

- Reynolds J. M. An introduction to applied and environmental geophysics. John Wiley&Sons, 2011. - Stein S. e Wyssession M. An Introduction to Seismology, Earthquakes and Earth Structure. Blackwell Publishing, 2003. - Telford W.M., Geldart L.P., Sheriff R.E. Applied geophysics 2nd Ed. Cambridge University Press, 2004.

Classroom training

1. Introduction to Applied Geophysics Introduction to geophysical surveying: data acquisition, analysis and interpretation. Physical properties of rock and soils in geophysical applications: reference values and diagnostic criteria. Elements of signal processing, Fourier theory, convolution, filtering and correlation. Inversion theory in geophysics. Joint interpretation of geophysical data. 2. Seismic prospecting methods Seismic waves in elastic media. Wave equation. Waves at interfaces. Seismic equipment. Principles of seismic signal processing. Seismic refraction, seismic tomography and borehole seismics. Comparison between different methods for hear-wave velocity assessment. Seismic codes and seismic characterization. 3. Engineering seismology Earthquakes and engineering parameters for quantitative analysis. Magnitude and seismic Intensity. Seismic Hazard at the regional scale (Macrozonation) and at the local scale (Microzonation). Seismic networks and seismic catalogues. Principles of seismometry. Strong motion archives. 4. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Review of Maxwell Theory for dielectrics. Electromagnetic high-frequency methods GPR: basic principles, data acquisition, processing and interpretation. Applications.

Fundamental knowledge of Calculus and numerical analysis, Chemics, Physics and Geology are requested.

Lecture notes provided by the Instructors on the e-learning platform Moodle Sapienza

Attending in-person lectures in strongly recommended

An oral interview where no less than three questions will be asked. To pass the exam, the student must achieve a grade of no less than 18/30 and demonstrate that he or she has acquired sufficient knowledge of the topics of the course, as well as that he or she has developed the ability to identify and define the engineering aspects related to applied geophysics. To achieve maximum marks (30/30) with honors, excellent knowledge of the topics being evaluated must be demonstrated, as well as excellent independent judgment and capacity for quantitative evaluation and process interaction for geophysical applications in engineering.

- Everett M.E. Near Surface Applied Geophysics. Cambridge University Press, 2013. - Reynolds J. M. An introduction to applied and environmental geophysics. John Wiley&Sons, 2011. - Stein S. e Wyssession M. An Introduction to Seismology, Earthquakes and Earth Structure. Blackwell Publishing, 2003. - Telford W.M., Geldart L.P., Sheriff R.E. Applied geophysics 2nd Ed. Cambridge University Press, 2004.

Lectures, exercises and filed demonstrations